Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, 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
1h 3m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
Vika Glitter
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from Peabody to Brockton, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The journey primarily utilizes major roadways like the Southeast Expressway and Amvets Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| MA 129 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lynnfield Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Salem Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Salem Street
9
Continue on MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto MA 129
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 129
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
13
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight 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 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Peabody, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 129
Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
9:41 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
24 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 3m 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 drive on this 42.4-mile route, with about 45% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along the Southeast Expressway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The inclusion of roads like the Tobin Bridge suggests you'll experience varied traffic conditions and road types, moving from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more urban or local road segments as you progress. This blend means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and traffic flow throughout your 1-hour journey.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 4.6 miles in near MA 129.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via MA 129
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 8 miles on Southeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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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