Origin
Scituate, MA
Late night in Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scituate, 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
37m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scituate, MA
David Kanigan
Brockton, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 19.1-mile drive from Scituate to Brockton, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With no highway driving involved and an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route offers an economical and straightforward journey. The main roads you'll navigate include Main Street, Webster Street, and Centre Street, suggesting a local feel throughout. Since it's a quick trip with no planned stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Webster Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Centre Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Brockton Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Stockbridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Water Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cornet Stetson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Allen Place
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allen Place
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Front Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto First Parish Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
First Parish Road
4
Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Stockbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Country Way
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Country Way
7
Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cornet Stetson Road
8
Continue on Cornet Stetson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornet Stetson Road
9
Continue on MA 123
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 123
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Webster Street
11
Turn left onto MA 123
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
12
Turn left onto Union Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
13
Turn right onto MA 123; MA 139
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Market Street
14
Continue on MA 123
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Avenue
15
Turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Turn right onto MA 123
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brockton Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockton Avenue
18
Continue on MA 123
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
19
Turn left onto MA 28
437 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montello Street
20
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
331 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Street
21
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
22
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
First Parish Road
Keep slight right at fork onto First Parish Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Cornet Stetson Road
Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Late night in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
37m 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 on this route, with no portion of the journey taking place on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along Main Street. As you transition from Scituate to Brockton, the roads will likely feel more urban and less rural, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This type of driving requires your attention, as you'll be navigating through various local streets and potentially busy intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 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 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (First Parish Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (Cornet Stetson Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 37m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 4.9 miles on 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: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (First Parish Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (Cornet Stetson Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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