Trip from Brockton, MA to Nantucket, MA

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Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

83.3 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 53m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 83.3-mile journey from Brockton, MA to Nantucket, MA is designed for a single day of exploration, taking approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the Pilgrims Highway and Mid Cape Highway, with a significant portion on Hyannis - Nantucket. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13. Expect a turn-heavy local drive profile, so plan for frequent adjustments rather than a straight shot. This route is entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making for a cohesive regional experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Brockton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The character of this 83.3-mile drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on more varied roads, likely with more intersections and traffic lights than a typical interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.3 miles on Hyannis - Nantucket, so be prepared for more frequent, shorter segments of driving. The experience will feel more like navigating through towns and local byways rather than a high-speed transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hyannis - Nantucket is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 83.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

50 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68 Toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

83 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in | South Water Street

Turn left onto South Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

83.1 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Nantucket, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Hyannis.

Cape Cod

19 mi in | ~36m

Hyannis

50 mi in | ~1h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hyannis - Nantucket	28.3 mi	2h 14m
Pilgrims Highway	17.3 mi	21m
Mid Cape Highway	12.8 mi	17m
Main Street	4.5 mi	9m
School Street	3.4 mi	6m
Pembroke Street	3.3 mi	5m
Iyannough Road	2.8 mi	5m
Auburn Street	2.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Hyannis - Nantucket — 28.3 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Nantucket, MA.

Start on this road

12 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left

56 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto Church Street

293 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Montello Street

Turn left onto MA 123

1.9 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street

Turn right onto MA 14

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Alger Street

Continue on MA 14

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Crook Street

Continue on MA 14

2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto MA 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn left onto MA 14

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

Turn right onto MA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Continue on MA 27

3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 27

3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

Continue on MA 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pembroke Street

Continue on MA 106

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

Merge onto MA 3

5.3 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

13 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 68 Toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

Keep slight left at fork

304 ft · 8 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn straight onto MA 132

2.8 mi · 5 min · Iyannough Road

Enter roundabout onto Barnstable Road

228 ft · 4 sec · Barnstable Road

Continue on Barnstable Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Barnstable Road

Continue on Ocean Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Ocean Street

Turn left onto South Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Street

Turn right onto South Street Dock

369 ft · 28 sec · South Street Dock

Turn left onto Slip 1

51 ft · 3 sec · Slip 1

Continue on Slip 1

197 ft · 14 sec · Slip 1

Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket

28 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Hyannis - Nantucket

Continue on Slip 1

143 ft · 13 sec · Slip 1

Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf

67 ft · 7 sec · Steamboat Wharf

Continue on Steamboat Wharf

244 ft · 8 sec · Steamboat Wharf

Continue on Broad Street

397 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

Turn left onto South Water Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Water Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Main Street

513 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Centre Street

120 ft · 3 sec · Centre Street

Arrive at destination

Centre Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under 4 hours, this 83.3-mile trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to enjoy your destination on Nantucket. While there's only one recommended stop, the nature of this turn-heavy local drive means you'll naturally encounter opportunities for brief pauses. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns on roads like Pilgrims Highway and Mid Cape Highway will require your attention. The fuel cost is a modest $13, so you shouldn't need to worry about frequent refueling stops.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 80 miles or 3h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 83.3 miles and 3h 44m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Hyannis - Nantucket for about 28.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Brockton, MA · 1h 6m into the drive

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

42 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

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nantucket, MA

The final approach into Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, 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

$13.33 one way

$26.66 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.54	$29.08
premium	$4.82	$15.82	$31.63
diesel	$5.61	$18.39	$36.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25	$8.75	$4.00
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.29	$3.33
EV Truck/SUV	33.3	$11.66	$5.33

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Brockton, MA

Morning in Brockton on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nantucket, MA

Morning in Nantucket on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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.

Road read

3h 44m 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 Nantucket, MA covers 83.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hyannis - Nantucket, Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $13.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.