Trip from East Dennis, MA to Brockton, MA

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 33m

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

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East Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Brockton, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Traveling from East Dennis to Brockton covers 70.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the drive utilizes a combination of the Mid Cape Highway, MA 25, and I-495 to connect the Cape to the Brockton area. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to decide your own pace throughout the journey. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an efficient way to transition between these two Massachusetts locations.

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

35.2 miles from East Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway efficiency with local transitions. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace for a significant portion of the journey. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs early on, covering 22.6 miles along the Mid Cape Highway. As you move from the Mid Cape onto MA 25 and eventually I-495, the character of the road shifts from regional corridors to larger interstate travel. You can expect a functional drive that avoids long, monotonous stretches while keeping you on major thoroughfares for most of the 1 hour and 37-minute duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in near MA 6A.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 70.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

26 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore

26.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward MA 123 East: Brockton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward MA 123 East: Brockton

70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | MA 123 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 123 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mid Cape Highway	22.6 mi	31m
I 495	18.7 mi	21m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Amvets Highway	7.7 mi	8m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
East West Dennis Road	3 mi	5m
Belmont Street	2.4 mi	5m
MA 28	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Mid Cape Highway — 22.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

186 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto MA 134

3.0 mi · 5 min · East West Dennis Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

Merge onto US 6

22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on I 495

19 mi · 21 min · I 495

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 19A Toward MA 24 North: Boston

Merge onto MA 24

7.7 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 31A Toward MA 123 East: Brockton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MA 123

2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto MA 123

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul fatigue. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving East Dennis to stay within your $11 budget. Traffic patterns on major arteries like I-495 can vary, so checking local conditions before you head out is a smart move. Because the route is only 70.4 miles, you don't need to overthink the pacing; just enjoy the straightforward connection between the Cape and Brockton. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, take advantage of the lack of mandatory stops to pull over whenever you need a quick break.

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 35.2 miles from East Dennis, MA, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 70.4 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Dennis, 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 Mid Cape Highway for about 22.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from East Dennis, MA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

35 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from East Dennis, 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

$11.21 one way

$22.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.19	$24.37
premium	$4.80	$13.30	$26.60
diesel	$5.64	$15.64	$31.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.1	$7.39	$3.38
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.86	$4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

East Dennis, MA

Afternoon in East Dennis on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Afternoon in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

1h 37m 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 East Dennis, MA to Brockton, MA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, I 495, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from East Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.21 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 route from East Dennis, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from East Dennis, MA to Brockton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brockton, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Dennis, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

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