Origin
Halifax, MA
Late night in Halifax on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, 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
24m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Halifax, MA to Brockton, MA is 12.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Washington Street and Plymouth Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a very straightforward local connection. Given its brief duration, you'll likely encounter a mix of town and local road driving without needing extensive planning. It's the kind of trip you can easily fit into an afternoon, perhaps for a quick errand or to visit someone, without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Plymouth Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Auburn Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crescent Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| School Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alger Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Crook Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 106
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Plymouth Street
2
Turn slight right onto Washington Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Washington Street
3
Turn left onto MA 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MA 14
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Crook Street
5
Continue on MA 14
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alger Street
6
Turn left onto MA 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
7
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
9
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 14 / Auburn Street
Turn left onto MA 14 / Auburn Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 27 / Crescent Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Crescent Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:49 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
12 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
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 12.9-mile journey, with absolutely no highway time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.7 miles along Washington Street, meaning you'll be navigating through varied local conditions frequently. You'll primarily be on Washington Street, Plymouth Street, and Auburn Street, which suggests a route that winds through communities rather than bypassing them. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a drive where you'll be paying attention to traffic lights and local intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near MA 14 / Auburn Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (MA 14 / Auburn Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (MA 27 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.9 miles (MA 14 / Auburn Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (MA 27 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area 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.
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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