Origin
City of Taunton, MA
Late night in City of Taunton on Thursday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Taunton, MA
Phil Evenden
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Taunton and Brockton, this 17.7-mile trip is a quick, straightforward transit through the heart of Massachusetts. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because you remain within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are running errands or commuting, this drive provides a reliable link between these two cities without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, your focus will be entirely on local roads like Amvets Highway, Belmont Street, and New State Highway. You will spend the most consistent portion of your time on the 11.2-mile stretch along Amvets Highway, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The lack of highway miles means you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel, navigating city-to-city traffic rather than cruising on open pavement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant 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 City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 27m 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 City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Taunton Green | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Church Green | — | — |
| Dean Street | — | — |
| Cape Road | — | — |
| New State Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Taunton, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Taunton Green
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Taunton Green
5
Exit the rotary onto Taunton Green
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
Taunton Green
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Church Green
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Church Green
8
Continue on Dean Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Street
9
Continue on Cape Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cape Road
10
Continue on New State Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New State Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 123 East: Brockton
14
Turn straight onto Belmont Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Church Street
410 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn uturn
69 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Thursday
Local time
4:23 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
2 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
27m 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 City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Broadway, Taunton Green. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from City of Taunton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 27m 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 City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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