Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to New Bedford, MA
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
New Bedford, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Brockton to New Bedford, you are looking at a manageable 37.1-mile trip that typically takes about 51 minutes. This short jaunt through the Northeast is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this a highly economical route for your schedule. Navigating through local streets like Belmont Street and connecting onto MA 140 and the Amvets Highway defines the experience. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the brevity of this drive allows for significant flexibility in your daily planning.
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
18.6 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions through various road types as you head toward the coast. With a highway share of 43%, you will spend less than half your time on faster stretches while navigating local thoroughfares for the remainder of the journey. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on MA 140, which spans 15.9 miles and serves as the backbone of your travel. The transition from the urban feel of Brockton to the coastal character of New Bedford keeps the driving experience varied. You will find that the road conditions shift frequently, requiring you to remain alert as you move between highway speeds and local traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 140 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 37.1 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 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
17.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
33.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brockton, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Fall River along the way.
Fall River
3 mi in
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~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Amvets Highway | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Belmont Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Purchase Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Nauset Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 140
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and New Bedford, 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
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn right
228 ft
·
18 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
149 ft
·
6 sec
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Lincoln Street
6
Turn straight onto School Street
408 ft
·
15 sec
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School Street
7
Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Frederick Douglass Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Warren Avenue
9
Turn right onto MA 123
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Belmont Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on MA 123
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Belmont Street
Use the none lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton, Fall River
12
Merge onto MA 24
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Purchase Street
19
Continue on Pleasant Street
432 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on Sixth Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Sixth Street
21
Turn left onto Market Street
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 51-minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without complex pacing strategies. Because there are no mandatory stops required to complete the 37.1-mile distance, you can easily drive straight through if your schedule is tight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Brockton; while $6 is a modest estimate, having a full tank ensures you won't need to hunt for a station during the short drive. Pay close attention to the transitions between Belmont Street and the Amvets Highway, as these connection points are critical to maintaining your pace. Taking advantage of this route’s simplicity means you can spend more time enjoying your destination rather than worrying about the commute.
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 18.6 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 37.1 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, 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 37.1 miles and 51m.
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 MA 140 for about 15.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Brockton, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Bedford, MA
The final approach into New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
New Bedford, MA
Afternoon in New Bedford on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 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
26 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
51m 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 New Bedford, MA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 140, Amvets Highway, Belmont Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.91 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 37.1 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 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Brockton, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Fall River along the way.
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