Origin
Hanson, MA
Afternoon in Hanson on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanson, 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
16m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanson, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 7.9-mile drive from Hanson to Brockton, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day, taking about 16 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local streets, primarily Temple Street, Crescent Street, and South Avenue. Expect a fuel cost of around $1 for this quick trip. Since it's such a brief journey, it’s perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Northeast region. You won't need an overnight stay, giving you flexibility to enjoy your destination without the pressure of a long haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Whitman Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Temple Street
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 58
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Liberty Street
2
Continue on MA 58
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on MA 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitman Street
5
Continue on MA 58
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Plymouth Street
6
Turn left onto South Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Avenue
7
Continue on MA 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Temple Street
8
Continue on MA 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
9
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
School Street
10
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
11
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 58 / Whitman Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 58 / Whitman Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Avenue
Turn left onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
11% 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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent turns as you navigate through towns. With a 0% highway share, you'll experience consistent local road conditions throughout the entire 7.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 2 miles on Temple Street. This drive is characterized by its focus on navigating local infrastructure rather than open highway cruising, keeping you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Temple Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.7 miles in near MA 58 / Whitman Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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 0.7 miles (MA 58 / Whitman Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Temple 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 0.7 miles (MA 58 / Whitman Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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