Origin
Brockton, MA
Evening in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Cohasset, MA
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Brockton to Cohasset, you are looking at a manageable 20-mile trip. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway driving. With fuel costs estimated at around $3, it is a budget-friendly way to cross through the Northeast region. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two Massachusetts towns.
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
10 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will primarily navigate via Pleasant Street, Bedford Street, and Centre Street, so keep your eyes on the road as you transition between these local thoroughfares. Because there is no highway travel involved, the pace remains steady rather than fast-moving. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving on Pleasant Street, which spans 3.5 miles. This journey lacks the monotony of interstate travel, offering a more hands-on experience as you weave through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Montello Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 28 / Montello Street
Turn left onto MA 28 / Montello Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 123 / Centre Street
Turn right onto MA 123 / Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
4.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MA 18 / Bedford Street
Turn left onto MA 18 / Bedford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Bedford Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Centre Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Brockton Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Cohasset, MA.
1
Start on this road
12 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Church Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn right onto MA 123
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on MA 123
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Brockton Avenue
7
Turn left onto MA 18
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on MA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Water Street
11
Continue on Commercial Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
12
Continue on Fresh River Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fresh River Avenue
13
Continue on Fort Hill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hill Street
14
Turn right onto South Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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North Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
134 ft
·
2 sec
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Justice Cushing Way
18
Continue on MA 3A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the none lane.
19
Turn left onto MA 228
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Street
21
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this route relies exclusively on local roads, your travel time is highly susceptible to local traffic congestion; consider departing mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid peak rush hours. Since the trip is only 20 miles long, you do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops or mid-trip refueling. Keep your GPS handy, as the number of turns required to navigate these local streets can be frequent. Your biggest advantage here is the short duration, which allows you to remain flexible with your arrival and departure times. Focus on staying alert through the turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating intersections and local turns for the entire 36-minute duration.
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 10 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 20 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brockton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 20 miles and 36m.
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 Pleasant Street for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10 mi from Brockton, MA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cohasset, MA
The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, 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
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cohasset, MA
Evening in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 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
1 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
36m 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 Cohasset, MA covers 20 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Bedford Street, Centre Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.18 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Montello Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brockton, MA to Cohasset, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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