Origin
Plymouth, MA
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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
43m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 23.1-mile journey from Plymouth to Brockton is a manageable local drive. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Main Street, School Street, and Pembroke Street, you will find this route is highly efficient for regional travel. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very cost-effective way to get between these two Massachusetts cities. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. This is a practical, no-nonsense route perfect for those who prefer staying off the major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Pembroke Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crescent Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
6
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on MA 106
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on MA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Street
9
Continue on MA 27
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
10
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on MA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
12
Turn left onto MA 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left onto MA 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 14
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Crook Street
16
Continue on MA 14
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alger Street
17
Turn left onto MA 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
18
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
School Street
19
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
20
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44
Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 14 / Oak Street
Turn left onto MA 14 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MA 14 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:01 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
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
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 1% highway share. You will find yourself navigating local roads for the vast majority of the 43-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment on Main Street, which offers a brief moment of steady driving. Because the route relies on surface streets, you should prepare for a driving experience that demands more attention to turns and intersections. It lacks the fast-paced, high-speed nature of a highway commute, favoring a more grounded, community-focused road profile instead.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 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 around 0.9 miles in near US 44.
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 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (MA 14 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Plymouth is on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Known as "America's Hometown," Plymouth is most famous for being the final landing place of the Pilgrims who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620, after storms lead them away from their desired settlement, the Hudson River. The settlement they established, Plimoth Colony, was one of the earliest successful settlements of Europeans in North America. In addition to its obvious historical draws, modern-day Plymouth is a picturesque seaside town with a bustling summer resident population who come back year after year to enjoy its beaches, ponds, and forests. Although summer is Plymouth's peak tourist season, spring (before Memorial Day) and fall (after Labor Day) can be excellent times to visit. These bumper seasons are less crowded and certainly more comfortable temperature-wise.
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 43m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 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: at 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 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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