Origin
Rockport, MA
Late night in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, 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 24m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 75-mile drive from Rockport, MA, to Brockton, MA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily along local roads like Broadway, Main Street, and Eastern Avenue, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $12. Given its short duration and lack of highway segments, it's an accessible day trip for anyone looking to travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Plan for a relaxed pace as you traverse familiar towns and streets.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Eastern Avenue | — | — |
| Blackburn Circle | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| Grant Circle | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Blackburn Circle
7
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 1: Danvers, Boston
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Boston
12
Continue on Newbury Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Newbury Street
13
Continue on Broadway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway
14
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
15
Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
18
Continue on Cutler Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
19
Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
20
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
21
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
23
Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
24
Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
MA 27 South: Brockton
26
Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
27
Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
28
Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
29
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
31
Turn left onto Main Street
515 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn right onto Church Street
410 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
33
Turn uturn
69 ft
·
8 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Rockport, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.00 one way
$24.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 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
21 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 24m 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' for the entirety of this 75-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and changes in road name. This means you'll be constantly engaged with navigation, passing through various local communities. The character of the road will likely shift from coastal New England charm in Rockport to more suburban and urban environments as you approach Brockton. It's a drive where you'll experience the everyday road network of Massachusetts.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockport, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockport, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockport, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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