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Trip from Norfolk, 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

38m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

Downtown Norfolk, MA, MA

Norfolk, MA

Renata Meneses

city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

Norfolk to Brockton is 21.1 miles and takes about 38 minutes via South Main Street, Park Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with numerous turns, making it more about navigating familiar streets than covering vast distances. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick errand or a simple point-to-point journey without the need for overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street 3.9 mi 7m
Park Street 2.6 mi 4m
Main Street 2.3 mi 4m
Common Street 1.8 mi 2m
West Street 1.8 mi 3m
Walpole Street 1.6 mi 2m
Canton Street 1.3 mi 2m
Pleasant Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Main Street — 3.9 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 115

25 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
2

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

11 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on West Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
6

Continue on Norfolk Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn sharp right onto Common Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Common Street
9

Continue on Old Post Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Old Post Road
10

Continue on Walpole Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Walpole Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on MA 27

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Sharon Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on MA 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Canton Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Canton Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto MA 138

385 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street
16

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138

40 ft · 0 sec · Washington Street
17

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 27

2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Continue on MA 27

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Pearl Street
19

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 27

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
20

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
23

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street
24

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
25

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
26

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | Common Street

Turn sharp right onto Common Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
8.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | MA 27 / Park Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 27 / Park Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.68 $7.37
premium $4.82 $4.01 $8.01
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Norfolk, MA

Late night in Norfolk on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

3:50 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

1 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

38m 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?

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with zero highway share. You'll be navigating residential and commercial streets, so anticipate frequent intersections and changes in speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles on South Main Street, so be prepared for constant adjustments. This route is all about local roads, offering a feel for the communities you're passing through rather than a high-speed transit. Expect a pace dictated by traffic lights and local traffic patterns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on South Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Blackstone River Valley 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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