Origin
Dalton, MA
Morning in Dalton on Monday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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2h 48m
Distance
155.6 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
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Dalton, MA
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Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Dalton, MA to Brockton, MA covers 155.6 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haworth Street, Main Street, Dalton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.77 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.8 miles from Dalton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 155.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dalton, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Dalton, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dalton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Junction Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dorchester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, MA and Brockton, MA.
Start on Stockbridge Avenue
Turn left onto Haworth Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Dalton Avenue
Turn slight left onto Merrill Road
Turn left onto Junction Road
Continue on Junction Road
Turn straight onto East Street
Turn left onto Newell Street
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left onto Holmes Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Lee Road
Continue on Laurel Street
Continue on West Center Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
Continue on Housatonic Street
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Continue on Amvets Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
Turn left onto West Elm Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn uturn
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dalton, 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 Dalton, MA
This is one driving day of about 155.6 miles and 2h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.8 mi from Dalton, MA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Dalton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.77 one way
$49.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Dalton on Monday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Brockton on Monday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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