Origin
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Ocean Grove, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Ocean Grove, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Brockton, MA to Ocean Grove, MA covers 32.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Wilbur Avenue, Belmont Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MA 138
Take the exit onto MA 138 toward MA 103 West, MA 138 North: Somerset, Warren Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 103 West, MA 138 North: Somerset, War...
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 103 West: Warren Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 103 West: Warren Rhode Island
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 Ocean Grove, MA, road signs point toward Fall River, Somerset and Warren Rhode Island.
Fall River
3 mi in
|
~7m
Somerset
26.7 mi in
|
~35m
|
via MA 79
Warren Rhode Island
29.3 mi in
|
~40m
|
via MA 138
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Wilbur Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Belmont Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Western Fall River Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MA 138 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Douglass Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Ocean Grove, 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
·
Lincoln Street
6
Turn straight onto School Street
408 ft
·
15 sec
·
School Street
7
Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Frederick Douglass Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
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
·
Belmont Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton, Fall River
12
Merge onto MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto US 6; MA 138
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
16
Take the exit onto MA 138
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MA 138
Toward MA 103 West, MA 138 North: Somerset, Warren Rhode Island
17
Keep slight left at fork
228 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MA 103 West: Warren Rhode Island
18
Turn left onto MA 138
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Riverside Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 103
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wilbur Avenue
20
Continue on MA 103
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilbur Avenue
21
Turn left onto Coleman Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coleman Street
22
Turn left onto Puffer Avenue
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
Puffer Avenue
23
Turn right onto Clancy Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clancy Street
24
Arrive at destination
Clancy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Brockton, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean Grove, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ocean Grove, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ocean Grove, MA
Late night in Ocean Grove on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Berkley, MA
16 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
15 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
47m 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 Ocean Grove, MA covers 32.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Wilbur Avenue, Belmont Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.27 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brockton, MA and Ocean Grove, MA, road signs point toward Fall River, Somerset and Warren Rhode Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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