Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to East Dennis, MA
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
East Dennis, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Brockton to East Dennis, expect a straightforward journey spanning 63.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast transit. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You will navigate through a mix of roads, including the Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, and local Main Street stretches, transitioning from the Greater Boston area toward the scenic Cape Cod region.
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
31.8 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend time on major arteries like the Mid Cape Highway and Pilgrims Highway, the overall highway share is 0%, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.8 miles on the Mid Cape Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more technical local segments. As you move toward East Dennis, the character of the road shifts from regional transit routes to more localized, winding streets. Keep your eyes on the road, as the lack of sustained highway driving requires constant engagement behind the wheel.
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.
Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MA 123 / Crescent Street
Turn left onto MA 123 / Crescent Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward MA 134 North: Dennis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78B
Toward MA 134 North: Dennis
5
63.6 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brockton, MA to East Dennis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
19 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pembroke Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East West Dennis Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Auburn Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crescent Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 22.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and East Dennis, 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
·
11 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn left onto MA 123
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto MA 14
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Alger Street
7
Continue on MA 14
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Crook Street
8
Continue on MA 14
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
10
Turn left onto MA 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
11
Turn right onto MA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
12
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on MA 27
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
14
Continue on MA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pembroke Street
15
Continue on MA 106
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
17
Merge onto MA 3
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
19
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
20
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
21
Continue on US 6
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the none / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78B
Toward MA 134 North: Dennis
23
Turn straight onto MA 134
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East West Dennis Road
Use the none lane.
24
Turn left onto MA 6A
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
25
Turn left
49 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this 63.6-mile trek is quite manageable, you have significant flexibility with your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pace the drive to suit your own schedule. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize checking your tire pressure and fuel levels before leaving Brockton to ensure a smooth transition onto the smaller roads in East Dennis. A concrete tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Pilgrims Highway and the local Main Street segments, as the shift from high-speed transit to town-level navigation happens quickly. Enjoy the ease of a trip that gets you from the city to the coast in under two hours.
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 31.8 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 63.6 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Dennis, 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 63.6 miles and 1h 39m.
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 Mid Cape Highway for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Brockton, MA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Dennis, MA
The final approach into East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, 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
$10.12 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
East Dennis, MA
Afternoon in East Dennis on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 39m 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 East Dennis, MA covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, Pilgrims Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 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 $10.12 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 63.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brockton, MA to East Dennis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
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