Origin
Cohasset, MA
Evening in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohasset, MA to Brockton, MA
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Cohasset to Brockton, you are looking at a straightforward 20.3-mile trip. Expect the journey to take about 36 minutes under normal traffic conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical way to navigate between these two Massachusetts towns. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience familiar regional driving conditions throughout the entire duration of the trip.
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
10.2 miles from Cohasset, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major interstates entirely. Because the highway share is 0%, your entire 20.3-mile journey will be spent navigating local roads like Pleasant Street, Bedford Street, and Centre Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.5-mile segment on Pleasant Street, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. This is not a high-speed cruise; rather, it is a consistent, winding path through the local landscape that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 3A / Summer Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (Fort Hill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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MA 3A / Summer Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Summer Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Fort Hill Street
At end of road, turn left onto Fort Hill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Bedford Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Centre Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Brockton Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fort Hill Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto King Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
353 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
6
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Summer Street
7
Turn left onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
8
Turn left onto Central Street
212 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
9
Turn right onto South Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Fort Hill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hill Street
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on Fresh River Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fresh River Avenue
12
Continue on Commercial Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
13
Continue on Water Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Water Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on MA 18
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
17
Turn right onto MA 123
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Brockton Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockton Avenue
19
Continue on MA 123
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
20
Turn left onto MA 28
437 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montello Street
21
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
331 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Street
22
Turn right
176 ft
·
17 sec
23
Turn left
12 ft
·
0 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the entire distance in one go, as there are no mandatory stops required to complete the route. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, traffic patterns can shift quickly, so checking your navigation app before you pull out of your driveway is a smart move. Prioritize filling up your tank before you leave to keep your $3 fuel cost estimate accurate and avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay focused on your turn-by-turn directions to ensure a smooth arrival in Brockton.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.2 miles from Cohasset, MA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 miles.
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 20.3 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cohasset, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cohasset, MA
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohasset, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pleasant Street for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Cohasset, 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Cohasset, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brockton, MA
The final approach into Brockton, 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 Brockton, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Evening in Brockton on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
36m 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 Cohasset, MA to Brockton, MA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Bedford Street, Centre Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Cohasset, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (Fort Hill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cohasset, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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