Spanning 111.8 miles through the heart of Massachusetts, this drive connects Greenfield to Brockton in approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. Since the entire journey takes place within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the northern part of the state toward the southeast. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Plan for a fuel budget of about $15 to cover the distance comfortably. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the complexity of multi-day planning, allowing you to get where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Greenfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 2
49.9 mi
1h 13m
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi
24m
Concord Turnpike
16.3 mi
22m
Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
5m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Federal Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 49.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Brockton, MA.
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Start on MA 2A
205 ft·14 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
1.4 mi·2 min·Federal Street
3
Continue on US 5; MA 10
0.3 mi·22 sec·Bernardston Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
5
Merge onto MA 2
50 mi·1 hr 13 min·MA 2
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi·17 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi·9 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Union Turnpike
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft·4 sec·Elm Street
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
11
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
13
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi·24 sec·Concord Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 127AToward I 95 South: AttleboroUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
18 mi·24 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi·8 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 33AToward MA 27 South: BrocktonUse the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Memorial Highway
21
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi·1 min·Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Warren Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Elm Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft·14 sec·Main Street
26
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft·13 sec·Church Street
27
Turn uturn
68 ft·7 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since you have no scheduled stops, the primary advantage of this trip is total flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should account for potential traffic congestion that could extend the 2-hour and 6-minute estimate. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind and consider topping off before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the narrower local stretches. If you find the constant turning taxing, plan for a quick break to stretch your legs halfway through the 111.8-mile journey. Staying alert is essential on these local roads, so prioritize a departure time that avoids local rush hours to ensure a smoother experience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Greenfield, MA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Greenfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 49.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 79.2 and 111.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127A
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro
8
98 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
101.1 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
108.9 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
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111.8 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.89 one way
$35.78 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.51
$39.02
premium
$4.82
$21.23
$42.46
diesel
$5.61
$24.68
$49.37
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Concord Turnpike
(12.6 mi)$0.88
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.74
$5.37
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.78
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.65
$7.16
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Greenfield, MA
Late night
in Greenfield on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brockton, MA
Late night
in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
2h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 100.3
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 88.7
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 100.3
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 65.6
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Federal Street, Bernardston Road, and Concord Turnpike, which demand your full attention behind the wheel. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Federal Street, the journey is characterized by constant transitions and maneuvering through local traffic patterns. This path is ideal if you prefer staying off major freeways to experience a more hands-on style of driving. By sticking to these local arteries, you gain a grounded perspective of the Massachusetts landscape that isn't possible from the high-speed lanes of an interstate.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on MA 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 111.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on MA 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston 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.
