Origin
Wayland, MA
Morning in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, 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
47m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayland, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 32.8-mile drive from Wayland, MA to Brockton, MA is a quick 47-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a low $5, reflecting the short distance. This route offers a turn-heavy local experience as you travel within the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable in a single day with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
5
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
7
Turn left onto MA 30
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton
9
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
21
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Wayland, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
22.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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
Morning in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
NE 8 mph
3% 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
9 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
47m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 32.8-mile journey. While only 10% of the route involves highway travel, you'll experience stretches like the 12.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The Amvets Highway and Boston Post Road will also feature prominently. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery typical of local Massachusetts roadways.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 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 early in the drive near US 20 / Boston Post Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 47m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 12.3 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: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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