Trip from Barre, MA to Brockton, MA

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

80.2 mi

129 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Brockton, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Spanning 80.2 miles, the drive from Barre to Brockton is a manageable trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it is designed for a straightforward, direct commute between the two Massachusetts locations. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. You will navigate a mix of major arteries, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Yankee Division Highway, and Pleasant Street. Because the route remains entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England driving environment throughout the duration of your travel.

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

40.1 miles from Barre, MA

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

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from regional roads into major highway segments. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you will cover 26.1 miles of open road. While the route begins with the character of a local trek, the transition to the Turnpike allows for higher-speed travel before you eventually exit toward the Brockton area. You should be prepared for this shift in pace as you move between different roadway classifications.

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 26.1 miles.

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 53.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 80.2 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 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 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 24 key points

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

53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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...

54 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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...

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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 none lane. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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 Barre, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

53.2 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	26.1 mi	30m
Yankee Division Highway	12.1 mi	16m
Pleasant Street	8 mi	14m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Grafton Street	3.4 mi	4m
US 1	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 26.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MA 32; MA 122

171 ft · 2 sec · Concert Mall

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 122

0.9 mi · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 122

2.9 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto Murray Avenue

301 ft · 9 sec · Murray Avenue

Turn right onto Austin Street

232 ft · 6 sec · Austin Street

Continue on Myrtle Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on Foster Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Foster Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Harding Street

Turn left onto Winter Street

326 ft · 8 sec · Winter Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

26 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

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 none / 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 none lane.

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 none / 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

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without the need for an overnight stay. To ensure the smoothest experience, check traffic conditions on the Massachusetts Turnpike before you head out, as this is your longest stretch of highway. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to pace the 1 hour and 55-minute drive based on your own comfort levels. Keep your fuel budget of $13 in mind when planning your departure, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Barre to avoid unnecessary stops along the busy highway sections. Having a clear plan for your exit strategy off the Turnpike will help keep your arrival in Brockton stress-free.

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 40.1 miles from Barre, MA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

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 Barre, 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 Barre, MA

This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, 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 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.1 mi from Barre, MA · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

40 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 40.1 miles from Barre, 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

$12.77 one way

$25.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.88	$27.77
premium	$4.80	$15.15	$30.31
diesel	$5.64	$17.82	$35.64

Estimated Tolls: $1.57

Massachusetts Turnpike (26.1 mi) $1.57

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.1	$8.42	$3.85
Efficient EV	20.1	$7.02	$3.21
EV Truck/SUV	32.1	$11.23	$5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Barre, MA

Evening in Barre on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

40 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

27 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 55m 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 Barre, MA to Brockton, MA covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Barre, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.77 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 Barre, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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Trip from Barre, MA to Brockton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Barre, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

27 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 55m on the road

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