Origin
Wrentham, MA
Late night in Wrentham on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrentham, 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
38m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrentham, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Wrentham, MA to Brockton, MA is 21.3 miles and takes about 38m via South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a simple local journey. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than highway cruising. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy commute, offering minimal travel time and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Park Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mechanic Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Canton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 1A
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Street
2
Continue on MA 140
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Street
3
Continue on MA 140
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Foxboro Road
4
Continue on MA 140
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pierce Street
5
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on MA 140
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn left onto South Street
290 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
9
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mechanic Street
10
Continue on South Main Street
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sharon Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Canton Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Canton Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto MA 138
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on MA 27
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Pearl Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 27
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
19
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 140 / School Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140 / School Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Canton Street
Turn right onto Canton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 138 / Washington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 138 / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 27 / Park Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 27 / Park Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:52 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
38m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 21.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.4 miles along South Main Street. Be prepared for a consistent need to adjust your course, as the drive progresses through various local thoroughfares like Park Street and Mechanic Street. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it requires active engagement with directions and the surrounding environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.9 miles in near MA 140 / School Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (Canton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MA 138 / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
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 38m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 5.4 miles on South Main Street. 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 4.9 miles (MA 140 / School Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (Canton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MA 138 / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley 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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