The drive from Brockton, MA to Adams, MA covers 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 95, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
76.7 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 153.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 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 73.5 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 around 9.8 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 153.4 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: 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 43 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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 Adams, 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi
1h 24m
I 95
11.3 mi
15m
Amvets Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Savoy Road
5.6 mi
11m
Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi
7m
Main Road
4.8 mi
8m
Route 9
4.5 mi
7m
Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Adams, 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 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse 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 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse 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-AToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, WestonUse 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-BToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
18
Continue on this road
411 ft·10 sec·this road
Exit 39 A-BToward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, WestonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse 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
44 mi·50 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 49Toward MA 33: Chicopee
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·57 sec
25
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft·5 sec
26
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft·24 sec·Montgomery Street
27
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
133 ft·3 sec·Granby Road
28
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·McKinstry Avenue
29
Turn right onto MA 141
0.5 mi·56 sec·Grattan Street
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
31
Merge onto I 391
0.8 mi·1 min·I 391
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward High Street
33
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi·46 sec·Resnic Boulevard
34
Continue on West Franklin Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Franklin Street
35
At end of road, turn right onto US 5; US 202
0.6 mi·1 min·Northampton Street
36
Turn left onto MA 141
2.3 mi·3 min·Easthampton Road West
37
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi·2 min·Mountain Road
38
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi·1 min·Holyoke Street
39
Continue on MA 141
0.3 mi·24 sec·Cottage Street
40
Turn right onto MA 141
0.4 mi·40 sec·Union Street
41
At end of road, turn left onto MA 10
0.6 mi·51 sec·Main Street
42
Turn right onto Glendale Street
0.5 mi·52 sec·Glendale Street
43
Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Loudville Road
44
Turn right onto Torrey Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·Torrey Street
45
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Glendale Road
46
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi·1 min·West Farms Road
47
Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Sylvester Road
48
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Chesterfield Road
49
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi·5 min·East Street
50
Continue on South Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Street
51
Turn left onto MA 143
2.2 mi·3 min·Main Road
52
Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Cummington Road
53
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Fairgrounds Road
54
Turn left onto MA 9; MA 112
5.4 mi·7 min·Berkshire Trail
55
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Marine Corps League Highway
56
Continue on MA 9
4.5 mi·7 min·Route 9
57
Turn right onto MA 8A
3.1 mi·5 min·Savoy Road
58
Continue on MA 8A
1.3 mi·2 min·Windsor Road
59
At end of road, turn left onto MA 116
2.6 mi·4 min·Main Road
60
Continue on MA 116
2.5 mi·5 min·Savoy Road
61
Continue on MA 116
1.6 mi·2 min·Orchard Street
62
Continue on MA 116
0.2 mi·18 sec·Center Street
63
Continue on MA 8
0.3 mi·20 sec·Park Street
64
Turn right onto East Maple Street
308 ft·19 sec·East Maple Street
65
Turn left onto Depot Street
193 ft·10 sec·Depot Street
66
Turn right
74 ft·7 sec
67
Turn right
327 ft·24 sec
68
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 76.7 miles from Brockton, MA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 36m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adams, 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 153.4 miles and 3h 38m.
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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Brockton, MA
· 1h 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
Arriving in Adams, MA
The final approach into Adams, 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 Adams, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 26.5
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 105.8
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 10.6
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 26.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.55 one way
$49.10 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$26.77
$53.55
premium
$4.82
$29.13
$58.26
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
Estimated Tolls: $4.41
Massachusetts Turnpike
(73.5 mi)$4.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
Brockton, MA
Night
in Brockton on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Adams, MA
Night
in Adams on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 38m 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 Adams, MA covers 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 38m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 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 $24.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 153.4 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.
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 Adams, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
