This 144.5-mile drive from Lenox, MA to Brockton, MA is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more intimate journey through the Northeast. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23, which is quite manageable for a single day's adventure. Given its relatively short duration and lack of extensive highway segments, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
72.2 miles from Lenox, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
111.6 mi
2h 8m
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
8m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Pleasant Street
1.2 mi
2m
Laurel Street
1.2 mi
2m
Lee Road
1.2 mi
2m
Walker Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 111.6 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, MA and Brockton, MA.
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Start on MA 7A; MA 183
1.0 mi·2 min·Walker Street
2
Turn right onto US 7; US 20
0.3 mi·25 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Lee Road
4
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Laurel Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·West Center Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi·26 sec·Park Street
8
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi·1 min·Housatonic Street
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
11
Merge onto I 90
112 mi·2 hr 8 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi·8 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 33AToward MA 27 South: BrocktonUse the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Memorial Highway
22
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi·1 min·Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Warren Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Elm Street
26
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft·14 sec·Main Street
27
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft·13 sec·Church Street
28
Turn uturn
68 ft·7 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 26-minute drive, leaving early can help you avoid any potential local traffic congestion, especially as you approach Brockton. With no significant stretches of highway, you'll have plenty of opportunities to stop and stretch your legs in the communities you pass through, though no specific stops are built into this route. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $23, and it's always wise to fill up before embarking on a journey with no designated rest areas. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your GPS or signage to ensure you don't miss any crucial turns within the towns.
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 72.2 miles from Lenox, MA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.6 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 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m
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 Lenox, 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 Lenox, MA
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lenox, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 111.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 117.4 and 141.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
117.4 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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...
9
118.2 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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...
8
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
133.7 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
141.5 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
$23.11 one way
$46.22 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$25.20
$50.40
premium
$4.82
$27.42
$54.84
diesel
$5.61
$31.88
$63.76
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
Massachusetts Turnpike
(111.6 mi)$6.70
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
$23
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
EV Truck/SUV
57.8
0
$20.22
$9.24
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Lenox, MA
Night
in Lenox on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brockton, MA
Night
in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
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
2 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 59m 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.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 134.4
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 114.5
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 44.8
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
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 124.5
. . . 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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 134.4
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 114.5
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 for the entire 144.5 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving; instead, your journey will be characterized by navigating through various local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Lee Road, and Laurel Street. The road's personality remains consistent, focusing on efficient travel through communities rather than sweeping scenic vistas or high-speed cruising. This makes it a more engaging, hands-on driving experience where you'll be actively managing your navigation through town and village settings.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 117.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 144.4 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 117.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.5 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.
On the drive from Lenox, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
117.4 mi in|~2h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.70 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.
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 117.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.5 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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.
