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Trip from Uxbridge, 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 6m

Distance

39.8 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Uxbridge, MA

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city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

This 39.8-mile drive from Uxbridge, MA to Brockton, MA, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-495, Belmont Street, and Mendon Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical journey through the Northeast region. You won't need to break this trip up overnight; it's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day's travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 15.7 mi 18m
Belmont Street 4 mi 8m
Mendon Street 3.6 mi 8m
Foundry Street 2.8 mi 5m
Uxbridge Road 2.1 mi 3m
Depot Street 2 mi 4m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
Bellingham Street 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 15.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge, MA and Brockton, MA.

1

Start on this road

287 ft · 24 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto MA 16

2.3 mi · 5 min · Mendon Street
3

Continue on MA 16

2.1 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road
4

Turn slight right onto Maple Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Maple Street

130 ft · 2 sec · Maple Street
6

Turn slight right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
7

Continue on Providence Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Providence Street
8

Continue on Hartford Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East
9

Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Bellingham Street
10

Continue on MA 140

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto MA 126; MA 140

233 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street
12

Continue on MA 126; MA 140

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street
13

Continue on MA 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Central Street
14

Continue on MA 140

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Route 140
15

Continue on MA 140

371 ft · 7 sec · West Central Street
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
17

Merge onto I 495

16 mi · 18 min · I 495
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 27 Toward MA 123: Norton, Easton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

120 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn left onto MA 123

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Toward MA 123 East: Easton
21

Continue on MA 123

1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street
22

Continue on MA 106; MA 123

1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street
23

Turn left onto MA 123

2.0 mi · 4 min · Depot Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto Central Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Street
25

Turn left onto MA 123; MA 138

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Washington Street
26

Turn right onto MA 123

1.5 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
27

Continue on MA 123

2.5 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street
28

At end of road, turn left onto MA 123

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
30

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Foxborough, MA

20 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.

Popular next leg

Foxborough, MA to Brockton, MA

16.3 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

East Bridgewater, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrentham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Uxbridge, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | Maple Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Maple Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
11.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
8
27.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward MA 123: Norton, Easton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward MA 123: Norton, Easton
6
39.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | MA 123 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
39.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.95 $13.89
premium $4.82 $7.56 $15.11
diesel $5.61 $8.79 $17.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.18 $1.91
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.48 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Uxbridge, MA

Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 12 mph 11% 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

16 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

1h 6m 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 drive with a 41% highway share, meaning you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel mixed with local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.7 miles, primarily on I-495. This route offers a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for transitions between highway speeds and more local traffic conditions. The character of the road will shift as you progress, so stay alert for changes in speed limits and road type.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on I 495.

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 4.8 miles in near Maple Street.

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 39.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.8 miles (Maple Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Uxbridge, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Easton.

Cape Cod

11.9 mi in | ~23m

Easton

27.9 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 15.7 miles on I 495. 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 4.8 miles (Maple Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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