Origin
Dracut, MA
Morning in Dracut on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dracut, MA to Brockton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dracut, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Dracut to Brockton is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and US 3, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive journey. It's a manageable distance for a single day trip, offering a straightforward connection between these two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 22.7 mi | 30m |
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Lowell Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 22.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
221 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto MA 113
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Arlington Street
3
Turn left onto MA 38
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Merrimack Street
258 ft
·
12 sec
·
Merrimack Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Central Street
6
Continue on Gorham Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorham Street
7
Take the ramp onto Lowell Connector
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
9
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
17
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
20
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Dracut, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
7
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Morning in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
NE 8 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of straight highway. With only a 24% highway share, expect more time on surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively navigating through towns and intersections, requiring constant attention to your surroundings.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Solea
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
33min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Waltham, MA
Cuisine: tapas;spanish
Hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr 17:00-23:00, Sa 12...
Visit websiteVineripe grill
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
41min in
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Brookline
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteNewton Upper Falls Historic District
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
41min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Saco-Lowell Shops Housing Historic District
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
41min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
South Street Historic District
Park
Near the end, right off the route
1h 14m in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Turkis Playground
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 14m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Pine Ridge Road-Plainfield Street Historic District
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
41min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Windsor Road Historic District
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
41min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Newton Upper Falls Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
41min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Saco-Lowell Shops Housing Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
41min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
South Street Historic District
District
Near the end, right off the route
1h 14m in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Former Parker School
Yes
Early in the drive, right off the route
25min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Tsongas Industrial History Center
Museum
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
MA
Visit websiteHancock-Clarke House Museum
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
25min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
MA
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brockton, MA
Full guide →Brockton is the sixth largest city in Massachusetts with a population of 106,000 (2020). Self styled as the "City of Champions" thanks to its two hometown boxing heroes, and a thriving high school sports program.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brockton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brockton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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