Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Forestdale, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Forestdale, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brockton, MA to Forestdale, MA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Main Street, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 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
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 28 / Montello Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / Montello Street
Navigation decision point
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
5
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brockton, MA and Forestdale, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Mashpee.
Cape Cod
19 mi in
|
~36m
Mashpee
40.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| School Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pembroke Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Forestdale Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Auburn Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Crescent Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 17.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Forestdale, 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
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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 59
Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
23
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft
·
4 sec
24
Turn straight onto MA 130
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Forestdale Road
25
Arrive at destination
MA 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Brockton, MA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forestdale, MA
The final approach into Forestdale, 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
$7.09 one way
$14.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Forestdale, MA
Late night in Forestdale on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Kingston, MA
22 mi in
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 12m 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 Forestdale, MA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Main Street, Mid Cape Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $7.09 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 44.3 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.
Between Brockton, MA and Forestdale, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Mashpee.
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