Origin
Brockton, MA
Afternoon in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockton, MA to Wareham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Wareham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brockton, MA to Wareham, MA covers 30.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Bedford Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Bedford Street | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cranberry Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 195 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Montello Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton, MA and Wareham, 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
·
11 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Montello Street
5
Turn right onto MA 123
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Crescent Street
6
Turn left onto Burke's Court
432 ft
·
19 sec
·
Burke's Court
7
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Maple Avenue
8
Turn left onto Main Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto MA 28; MA 106
175 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Center Street
10
Turn right onto MA 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Square
12
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 18
263 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bedford Street
14
Continue on MA 18
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bedford Street
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
16
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 495
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
18
Continue on I 195
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 195
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
20
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
23
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Brockton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 123 / Crescent Street
Turn right onto MA 123 / Crescent Street
Navigation decision point
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
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.
Destination
Wareham, MA
Afternoon in Wareham on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
14 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
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
30.6 mi in 45m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 495.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.6 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wareham, MA, road signs point toward New Bedford and Middleboro.
New Bedford
28.4 mi in
|
~41m
Middleboro
28.9 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wareham, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 123 / Crescent Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wareham, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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