Trip from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

108.1 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Amherst, MA

Phil Evenden

Brockton, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54 miles from Amherst, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

841 ft 58 ft

Total Climb

1,269 ft

Total Descent

1,392 ft

Highest Point

841 ft

~31.5 mi in

Elevation Range

783 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 81 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 108.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 81 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

81 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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...

81.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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...

94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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

97.4 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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

105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

81 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	59.6 mi	1h 8m
Yankee Division Highway	12.1 mi	16m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Federal Street	5.6 mi	10m
North Liberty Street	4.1 mi	7m
US 1	3.1 mi	4m
North Main Street	2.6 mi	4m
North Washington Street	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 59.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, MA and Brockton, MA.

Start on Depot Road

449 ft · 20 sec · Depot Road

Turn right onto MA 116

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · College Street

Continue on MA 9

2.1 mi · 3 min · Belchertown Road

Continue on MA 9

391 ft · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

Continue on MA 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

Continue on Federal Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

Turn right onto US 202

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

Continue on North Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto Palmer Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

Turn right onto MA 181

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Sykes Street

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 7 sec

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road

Merge onto I 90

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Amherst, MA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, MA

This is one driving day of about 108.1 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54 mi from Amherst, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

54 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brockton, MA

The final approach into Brockton, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brockton, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.21 one way

$34.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$18.71	$37.43
premium	$4.80	$20.42	$40.85
diesel	$5.64	$24.02	$48.03

Estimated Tolls: $3.58

Massachusetts Turnpike (59.6 mi) $3.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.35	$5.19
Efficient EV	27	$9.46	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.13	$6.92

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Amherst, MA

Afternoon in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

54 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

2h 27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54 miles from Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 58 ft to 841 ft elevation with about 1,269 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brockton, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amherst, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 27m on the road

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