Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Gardner, MA
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
Gardner, MA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from Brockton, MA to Gardner, MA covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 $11.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
37.5 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 75 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brockton, MA to Gardner, MA is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Gardner, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montello Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reynolds Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amvets Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Gardner, 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
18 mi
·
24 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 2 West: Fitchburg
16
Merge slight left onto Concord Highway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Highway
17
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
18
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
407 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Rotary
21
Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Turnpike
22
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
23
Continue on George W Stanton Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
24
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle
16 ft
·
American Legion Circle
28
Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
29
Continue on Donlan Street
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
Donlan Street
30
Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Donlon Street
31
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
City Hall Avenue
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nichols Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Nichols Street
34
Turn right
95 ft
·
7 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 37.5 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 54m into the drive.
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 75 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardner, 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.
+
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 75 miles and 1h 48m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Brockton, MA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardner, MA
The final approach into Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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
$11.94 one way
$23.88 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Gardner, MA
Afternoon in Gardner on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
38 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
5 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 48m 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 Gardner, MA covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 37.5 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 $11.94 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 Gardner, MA is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Gardner, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brockton, MA to Gardner, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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