Origin
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, MA to Brockton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 56.4 miles, this journey from Grafton to Brockton is a straightforward trek through the heart of Massachusetts. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Since the entire route is completed in a single stretch, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging. Budget roughly $9 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path requires sticking to local roads, as your route avoids highways entirely to connect these two Northeast communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| Belmont Street | 4 mi | 8m |
| Foundry Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Depot Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Upton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 26.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
314 ft
·
6 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Turn right onto Grafton Common
317 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grafton Common
3
Continue on South Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Street
4
Continue on Old Upton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Upton Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upton Street
6
Continue on MA 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Hartford Avenue North
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hartford Avenue North
8
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
9
Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
12
Merge onto I 495
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 27
Toward MA 123: Norton, Easton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn left onto MA 123
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Toward MA 123 East: Easton
16
Continue on MA 123
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Foundry Street
17
Continue on MA 106; MA 123
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Foundry Street
18
Turn left onto MA 123
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Depot Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Central Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
20
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 138
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Turn right onto MA 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Belmont Street
22
Continue on MA 123
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24 miles from Grafton, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward MA 123: Norton, Easton
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 27
Toward MA 123: Norton, Easton
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
MA 123 / Depot Street
Turn left onto MA 123 / Depot Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
MA 123 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 56.4 miles navigating local infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds. Your journey relies on a series of turns along Grafton Common, South Street, and Old Upton Road. The technical nature of these local roads means the driving experience is constant and engaging, with no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. Expect a steady, hands-on pace from start to finish.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (MA 123 / Depot Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grafton, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Easton along the way.
Easton
36.1 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 48.1 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 495. 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 9.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (MA 123 / Depot Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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