Origin
Westborough, MA
Late night in Westborough on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westborough, 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 7m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westborough, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 46.8-mile drive from Westborough to Brockton, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, and Amvets Highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $7, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, and since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, so expect a familiar driving environment throughout this Massachusetts excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westborough, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
520 ft
·
24 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Turn right onto MA 135
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
Milk Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135
265 ft
·
10 sec
·
Milk Street
5
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue
86 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto MA 9
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
24
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
27
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
28
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Westborough, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
9
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
36.1 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Massachusetts Turnpike
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:37 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
1h 7m 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 "Mixed drive" profile for this 46.8-mile trip. While only 42% of the route is on highways, you'll still encounter some faster-paced sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.1 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress towards Brockton, the road character will likely shift between more open highway segments and potentially more local road interactions, keeping the drive engaging.
42% 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: 12.1 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 8.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westborough, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East and Providence Rhode Island.
Springfield
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Boston
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Providence Rhode Island
19.8 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Westborough, MA
Full guide →The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 12.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.05 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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