Origin
Brockton, MA
Evening in Brockton on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Sunderland, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Sunderland, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.4-mile drive from Brockton to Sunderland, Massachusetts, should take you about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-95, this route is a highway-focused journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $9, it’s perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll remain within the Northeast region throughout your travels. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B, making it a good option when time is a factor.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 55.4-mile trip, with 69% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route may transition between these major arteries, providing a mix of faster travel and potentially short segments on other main roads like Amvets Highway. It’s a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.
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 55.4 miles you will encounter 25 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: at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 To...
9
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 Sunderland, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 1
Albany
24.8 mi in
|
~35m
Newton
24.8 mi in
|
~35m
Weston
24.8 mi in
|
~35m
Albany New York
25.1 mi in
|
~35m
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
25.1 mi in
|
~35m
Mass Pike: Boston
25.3 mi in
|
~36m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
25.7 mi in
|
~36m
Worcester
52.5 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Blithewood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Massasoit Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 26.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Sunderland, 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 left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
17
Continue on this road
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
18
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
21
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
23
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
24
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
25
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
26
Turn left onto Blithewood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blithewood Avenue
27
At end of road, turn right onto Massasoit Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Massasoit Road
28
Arrive at destination
Massasoit Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Brockton, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunderland, MA
The final approach into Sunderland, 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
$8.87 one way
$17.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Sunderland, MA
Evening in Sunderland on Thursday
Local time
7:03 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 14m 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 Sunderland, MA covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 95, Amvets Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.87 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 55.4 miles you will encounter 25 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: at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brockton, MA and Sunderland, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
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