Trip from Lancaster, MA to Brockton, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Lancaster to Brockton covers 61.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel. This journey serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the one-way trek. By utilizing a combination of the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Yankee Division Highway, and I-495, you will navigate through the heart of the Northeast. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, this route offers a efficient connection between these two Massachusetts locations without requiring a complex itinerary.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	16.2 mi	18m
Yankee Division Highway	12.1 mi	16m
I 495	11.7 mi	13m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Main Street	3.3 mi	5m
US 1	3.1 mi	4m
Pleasant Street	1.2 mi	2m
Still River Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 16.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, MA and Brockton, MA.

Start on Thayer Memorial Drive

62 ft · 11 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive

Turn left onto MA 70

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Main Street

Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Center Bridge Road

Turn left onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road

Turn straight onto MA 110

0.8 mi · 1 min · Still River Road

Turn right onto MA 117

3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlborough

Merge onto I 495

12 mi · 13 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 58 Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

Merge onto I 90

16 mi · 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waltham, MA

31 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

Marlborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Framingham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Lancaster, 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.4 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

34.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...

35.2 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...

47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.83 one way

$19.65 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.72	$21.43
premium	$4.82	$11.66	$23.32
diesel	$5.61	$13.56	$27.11

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Massachusetts Turnpike (16.2 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.37	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.60	$3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 21, 2026

Origin

Lancaster, MA

Late night in Lancaster on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

4 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 22m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares and local connectors. With 51% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of fast-paced interstate travel and slower segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which spans 16.2 miles. This creates a balanced feel, shifting from the high-speed rhythm of larger arteries to the more varied pace of regional roads. You should be prepared for changing traffic patterns as you move through these different highway environments, ensuring you stay alert throughout the 1 hour and 22 minute transit.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 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 61.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lancaster, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.

Boston

17.5 mi in | ~23m

Providence Rhode Island

34.4 mi in | ~43m

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 22m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.97 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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Trip from Lancaster, MA to Brockton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lancaster, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Brockton, MA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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