Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
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Chelmsford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Montello Street, Centre Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Montello Street | — | — |
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | — | — |
| MA 24 North | — | — |
| Amvets Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Chelmsford, MA.
1
Start on the route
13 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Church Street
292 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto Montello Street
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn left onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Centre Street
6
Turn right onto Main Street
518 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
8
Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South
12
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
14
Merge slight right
23 mi
·
30 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
17
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
10 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford
20
Keep slight right to continue on MA 129 West: Chelmsford
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 129 West: Chelmsford
21
Turn straight onto Billerica Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Billerica Road
22
Turn right onto North Road
499 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Road
23
Turn left onto Academy Street
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Academy Street
24
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
25
Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Brockton, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chelmsford, MA
The final approach into Chelmsford, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Chelmsford, MA
Afternoon in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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 11m 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 Chelmsford, MA covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Montello Street, Centre Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 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 $7.92 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.
The drive from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brockton, MA to Chelmsford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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