Origin
Waltham, MA
Night in Waltham on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Brockton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Waltham, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waltham, MA to Brockton, MA covers 30.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Weston Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.4 mi, about 19m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 394 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,449 veh/hr typical · worst 6,474
Quietest
2 AM
~297 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto US 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Weston Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Weston Street
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
11
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
14
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Night in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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?
30.3 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
241 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
272 ft
Highest Point
241 ft
~24 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Waltham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1634
Waltham is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. It is 10 miles (16 km) west of central Boston on the Charles River, and 3 miles from the city limits to the east. Waltham is part of the Greater Boston conurbation; even so, it has a unique character compared to Boston's other suburbs, and is one of the most significant regional centers for employment, culture, education and food in the entire metro area. It is sometimes called "Watch City" because it was home to Waltham Watch Company. Many high-tech companies have made Waltham their home. It is also home to Bentley College and Brandeis University.
Top landmarks
- • Boston Manufacturing Company — cotton mill in Waltham, Massachusetts
- • Rose Art Museum — art museum in Waltham, Massachusetts
- • Wilson's Diner
Arriving in Brockton, MA
Full guide →Founded 1700
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.
Top landmarks
- • Brockton City Hall — rathaus in Massachusetts, United States
- • D.W. Field Park — park in Massachusetts, United States
- • Centre and Montello Streets Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
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: 30.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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