Origin
North Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in North Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
21.3 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
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plymouth, MA
David Kanigan
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 21.3-mile drive from North Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA will take you about 41 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily travel on local roads, including Main Street and School Street, with no highway driving involved. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for when you decide to depart and how you might want to break up the journey, or if you want to make any quick stops along the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| School Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Pembroke Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Auburn Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crescent Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plymouth, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hamilton Street
3
Turn left onto MA 3A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on MA 106
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on MA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Street
7
Continue on MA 27
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
8
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
10
Turn left onto MA 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
12
Turn left onto MA 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 14
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Crook Street
14
Continue on MA 14
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alger Street
15
Turn left onto MA 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
16
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
School Street
17
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
18
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — 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
|
Hamilton Street
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 3A / Court Street
Turn left onto MA 3A / Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MA 14 / Oak Street
Turn left onto MA 14 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 14 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MA 14 / Auburn Street
Turn left onto MA 14 / Auburn Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
SW 2 to 7 mph
21% 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
4 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
41m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 21.3-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Main Street. As you navigate through residential and commercial areas, you'll likely experience frequent turns and changes in speed limits. This type of driving requires your full attention, so be prepared for a more engaging experience behind the wheel compared to a highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Main 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 early in the drive near Hamilton 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 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 3A / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (MA 14 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 41m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 5.8 miles on Main 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: near the start (Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 3A / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (MA 14 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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