Trip from Brockton, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 42m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 7m

10 AM

1h 56m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 57m

5 PM

2h 6m

8 PM

1h 46m

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

Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Brockton to Ashburnham covers 72.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate through Massachusetts. The route transitions from the suburban landscape near Brockton into the more rural character of Ashburnham. Since both cities are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of pace, this straightforward drive offers a simple transit option.

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

36.4 miles from Brockton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend 42% of your time on highways, utilizing I-95, the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and the Concord Turnpike to bridge the distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, spanning 18.2 miles before you transition to other segments. The route shifts in personality as you move off the major interstates and onto regional highways, requiring you to remain alert to changing speed limits. It is a practical drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while maintaining a steady pace toward your destination.

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.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 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 early in the drive.

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 72.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41B Toward I 93 South, US 1 South

12.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...

31.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45B Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Brockton, MA to Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

12.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	18.2 mi	24m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	11.2 mi	15m
Concord Turnpike	7.6 mi	11m
Amvets Highway	7.1 mi	8m
Massachusetts Avenue	6.2 mi	9m
Cambridge Turnpike	3.3 mi	5m
Ashburnham State Road	2.3 mi	4m
Yankee Division Highway	2.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 18.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

12 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left

56 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto Church Street

293 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto MA 28

187 ft · 13 sec · Montello Street

Turn left onto MA 123

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Centre Street

Turn right onto Main Street

518 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto MA 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto MA 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston

Merge onto MA 24

7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 41B Toward I 93 South, US 1 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.6 mi · 50 sec · US 1

Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 24 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 45B Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MA 2

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Concord Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111

407 ft · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on MA 2

0.3 mi · 21 sec · George W Stanton Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

11 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abbott Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laurel Street

Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kimball Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

71 ft · 3 sec · River Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.9 mi · 2 min · River Street

Turn right onto Mayland Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Mayland Street

Continue on Fairview Street

508 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Street

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Westminster Hill Road

Turn right onto MA 12

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street North

Turn right onto MA 101

136 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

MA 101

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is key to keeping this 1 hour and 50 minute drive stress-free. Since there are no designated stops required by the route, you have the flexibility to power through or pull over whenever you feel the need for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Brockton, as $12 should cover your needs, but local variations in gas prices can affect that estimate. Because a significant portion of this route involves the Captain Isaac Davis Highway and the Concord Turnpike, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure the drive stays within its expected duration. Being prepared for these transitions between high-speed interstates and smaller highways will help you stay comfortable behind the wheel for the entire 72.8-mile stretch.

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 36.4 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 72.8 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 52m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brockton, 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 Brockton, MA

This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brockton, 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 I 95 for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Brockton, MA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

36 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, 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

$11.59 one way

$23.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.60	$25.20
premium	$4.80	$13.75	$27.51
diesel	$5.64	$16.17	$32.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.80

Concord Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

Concord Turnpike (3.8 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49
Efficient EV	18.2	$6.37	$2.91
EV Truck/SUV	29.1	$10.19	$4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Brockton, MA

Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashburnham, MA

Afternoon in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

36 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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 50m 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 Brockton, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Brockton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.59 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 Brockton, MA to Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

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Trip from Brockton, MA to Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brockton, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 50m on the road

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