Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Brockton, MA to Berlin, MA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Belmont Street, Foundry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.56 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
26.9 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 53.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Belmont Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.7 miles on I 495.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Belmont Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 53.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
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 62 West: Berlin, Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Brockton, MA to Berlin, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 39.7 mi | 45m |
| Belmont Street | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Foundry Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Depot Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Berlin, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Turn straight onto School Street
Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
Turn right onto MA 123
Continue on MA 123
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 138
Turn right onto Central Street
Turn right onto MA 123
Turn right onto MA 106; MA 123
Turn left onto MA 123
Continue on MA 123
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MA 62
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 53.8 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, 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 53.8 miles and 1h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Brockton, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Berlin, 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 Berlin, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Berlin on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
27 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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