Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Phil Evenden
The drive from Brockton, MA to Arlington, MA covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Amvets Highway, John F. Fitzgerald Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.7 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
The drive from Brockton, MA to Arlington, MA covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 31.4 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 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; at 24.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Brockton, MA and Arlington, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Medford.
Boston
Medford
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mystic Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Powder House Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Arlington, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Turn left onto MA 123
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27
Turn right onto MA 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 24
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto MA 38
Turn left onto Harvard Street
Continue on Warner Street
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
Turn left onto North Street
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A
Turn left onto Academy Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31.4 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.7 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brockton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 31.4 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Brockton, MA · 22m 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.
A short stop after about 31.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
16 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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