Origin
Wellesley, MA
Late night in Wellesley on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellesley, 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
39m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellesley, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Wellesley to Brockton is 24.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Amvets Highway and US 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward, quick journey. It's an ideal route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wellesley Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
209 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Cameron Street
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cameron Street
3
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 135
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
6
Continue on MA 135
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
7
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 135
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
17
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
20
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.6 — 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
|
MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
12:21 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
24 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
39m 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?
This drive has a turn-heavy local feel, with only 13% of the journey on the highway. You'll primarily navigate Amvets Highway and Yankee Division Highway before connecting to US 1. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along Amvets Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you move through local streets and towns. It's less about highway cruising and more about navigating a series of intersections and turns.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Amvets 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 0.1 miles in near MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wellesley, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
Providence
5.2 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 7.3 miles on Amvets 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 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 135 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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