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Trip from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

50.4 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Chelmsford, MA

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city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 50.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westford Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westford Street
Academy Street
North Road
Littleton Road
Billerica Road
US 3 South
I 95 South
Yankee Division Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Westford Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford, MA and Brockton, MA.

1

Start on Clover Hill Drive

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive
2

Turn right onto Westford Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Westford Street
3

Turn left onto Academy Street

364 ft · 12 sec · Academy Street
4

Turn right onto North Road

499 ft · 17 sec · North Road
5

Turn left onto Littleton Road

220 ft · 8 sec · Littleton Road
6

Continue on Billerica Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road
7

Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington

0.4 mi · 58 sec · US 3 South: Burlington
8

Merge slight left

8.5 mi · 9 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

0.7 mi · 55 sec · I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
10

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

23 mi · 30 min · Yankee Division Highway
11

Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
12

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
13

Continue on Amvets Highway

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

0.3 mi · 59 sec · MA 27 South: Brockton
15

Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

427 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
16

Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
17

Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
18

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
19

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street
20

Turn left onto Main Street

515 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
21

Turn right onto Church Street

410 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
22

Turn uturn

69 ft · 8 sec
23

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from Chelmsford, MA · 29m into the drive

Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, MA

25 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

Lexington, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Chelmsford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brockton, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brockton, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.07 one way

$16.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.80 $17.59
premium $4.82 $9.57 $19.14
diesel $5.61 $11.13 $22.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chelmsford, MA

Late night in Chelmsford on Thursday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Thursday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Chelmsford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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