Origin
Freetown, MA
Afternoon in Freetown on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freetown, MA to Brockton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
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.
Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
Freetown, MA to Brockton, MA is 25 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Amvets Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, offering a straightforward local connection between two communities. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more grounded, community-focused journey rather than an expansive highway experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| Belmont Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Slab Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
272 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Slab Bridge Road
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on MA 79
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MA 123
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~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
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~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.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Brockton on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
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
20 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the 25-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles along Amvets Highway. As you travel, you'll primarily be on Amvets Highway, Belmont Street, and Slab Bridge Road. The character of the drive is consistently local, with frequent intersections and changes in direction guiding you through the Massachusetts landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near MA 24 / Amvets Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (MA 123 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Freetown, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (MA 123 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brockton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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