Trip from Brockton, MA to Barre, MA

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

79.4 mi

128 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 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

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

Traveling from Brockton to Barre covers 79.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the journey. By utilizing a mix of the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-95, and Pleasant Street, you will navigate through the Northeast region effectively. It is a straightforward transit that balances highway efficiency with local road access, making it a manageable drive for most motorists.

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

39.7 miles from Brockton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from major thoroughfares to more local road types. With a highway share of 48%, nearly half your time is spent on faster roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The remaining portion of the trip involves navigating local connectors like Pleasant Street, which will require more focused attention than the interstate sections. This change in pace ensures the drive doesn't feel like a monotonous grind, keeping you engaged as you progress toward Barre.

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

There are about 37 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 9.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 79.4 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

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...

24.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

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 39B-A Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...

25.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 To...

25.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

Towns Along This Route

Between Brockton, MA and Barre, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

12.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 1

Albany

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Newton

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Weston

24.8 mi in | ~35m

Albany New York

25.1 mi in | ~35m

Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

25.1 mi in | ~35m

Mass Pike: Boston

25.3 mi in | ~36m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

25.7 mi in | ~36m

Worcester

52.5 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	26.1 mi	30m
I 95	11.3 mi	15m
Pleasant Street	8.2 mi	14m
Amvets Highway	7.1 mi	8m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Grafton Street	3.5 mi	4m
Chandler Street	3 mi	4m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 15 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 39B-A Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

423 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

Continue on this road

351 ft · 8 sec · this road

Exit 39 A-B Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

Continue on this road

411 ft · 10 sec · this road

Exit 39 A-B Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Merge onto I 90

26 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 96 Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

Keep slight left at fork

173 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto MA 122

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Grafton Road

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

123 ft · 1 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on Grafton Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Grafton Street

Turn left onto MA 122

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Harding Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122; MA 122A

71 ft · 1 sec · Madison Street

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on MA 122

4.5 mi · 6 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Arrive at destination

MA 32; MA 122

Trip Plan

Because this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain the estimated 1 hour and 54-minute duration. Since there are no mandatory stops built into the itinerary, you can easily pull over whenever you need a break without worrying about falling behind schedule. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so have your payment method or toll pass ready for those 26.1 miles. Planning for a smooth transition from the high-speed interstate to the local roads of Pleasant Street will help you arrive in Barre with ease.

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 39.7 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 53m 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 79.4 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 53m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, 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 79.4 miles and 1h 54m.

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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.7 mi from Brockton, MA · 53m 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barre, MA

The final approach into Barre, 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 Barre, 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

$12.64 one way

$25.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.74	$27.49
premium	$4.80	$15.00	$30.00
diesel	$5.64	$17.64	$35.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.56

Massachusetts Turnpike (26.1 mi) $1.56

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: 27.8 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	23.8	$8.34	$3.81
Efficient EV	19.9	$6.95	$3.18
EV Truck/SUV	31.8	$11.12	$5.08

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 3 days ago

Origin

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barre, MA

Evening in Barre on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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 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 54m 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 Barre, MA covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 95, Pleasant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.7 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 $12.64 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.

Between Brockton, MA and Barre, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.

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Trip from Brockton, MA to Barre, 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 Barre, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brockton, MA

Barre, MA

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 54m on the road

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