Drive Time
36m
Distance
20 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: David Kanigan
The drive from Brockton, MA to Cohasset, MA covers 20 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Montello Street, Centre Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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
10 miles from Brockton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montello Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brockton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Cohasset, MA.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Montello Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on Brockton Avenue
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Continue on Commercial Street
Continue on Fresh River Avenue
Continue on Fort Hill Street
Turn right onto South Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Summer Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way
Turn left onto East Street
Continue on East Street
Continue on North Main Street
Arrive at your 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 20 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, 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 20 miles and 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10 mi from Brockton, MA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cohasset on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
10 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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