Origin
Brockton, MA
Night in Brockton on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Salem, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Salem, MA
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Trip Overview
This 39.3-mile drive from Brockton, MA to Salem, MA is a straightforward trip, estimated to take about 1 hour. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via I-93 and local roads like Amvets Highway and Western Avenue. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this is an economical journey. Given that both destinations are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you're staying within familiar territory for this relatively short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 49% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles on I-93, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Amvets Highway and Western Avenue, expect the driving character to change, likely involving more local traffic and intersections. It's not a purely monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it a winding country road, but rather a blend that keeps you engaged.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 18 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; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
9
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fourth Street
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 Salem, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Revere.
Boston
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Revere
24.9 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Western Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Salem, 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
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
187 ft
·
13 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn left onto MA 123
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
6
Turn right onto Main Street
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto MA 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
8
Turn right onto MA 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
10
Merge onto MA 24
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
17
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
18
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
19
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
20
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
21
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
22
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
23
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
25
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
27
Continue on MA 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
28
Continue on MA 107
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
29
Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dalton Parkway
30
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broad Street
31
Continue on Gedney Street
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
Gedney Street
32
Arrive at destination
Gedney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Brockton, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, MA
The final approach into Salem, 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
$6.29 one way
$12.58 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Salem Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Salem, MA
Night in Salem on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 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 Salem, MA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Amvets Highway, Western Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.29 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 39.3 miles you will encounter 18 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; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brockton, MA and Salem, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Revere.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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