Trip from New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA

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Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 17m

8 AM

2h 36m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 35m

8 PM

2h 11m

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

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New Salem, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, US 202, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.24 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from New Salem, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 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 62.6 miles in.

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 95.2 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 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 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.

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro

81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

84.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

92.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward MA 27 South: Brockton

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

Use the right lane. Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton

95.2 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yankee Division Highway	18.3 mi	24m
US 202	18.2 mi	25m
Concord Turnpike	16.3 mi	22m
MA 2	12.2 mi	17m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	6.3 mi	9m
Daniel Shays Highway	4.8 mi	8m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2	3.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 18.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Salem, MA and Brockton, MA.

Start on North Main Street

275 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 202

4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Shays Highway

Take the ramp onto US 202

18 mi · 25 min · US 202

Continue on MA 2

12 mi · 17 min · MA 2

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on MA 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Concord Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

18 mi · 24 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1

Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 47.6 miles from New Salem, MA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 52m

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 New Salem, 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 New Salem, MA

This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Salem, 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 Yankee Division Highway for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from New Salem, MA · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from New Salem, 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

$15.24 one way

$30.47 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.62	$33.23
premium	$4.82	$18.08	$36.15
diesel	$5.61	$21.02	$42.04

Estimated Tolls: $1.43

Concord Turnpike (12.6 mi) $0.88

Concord Turnpike (3.7 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57
Efficient EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
EV Truck/SUV	38.1	$13.33	$6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

New Salem, MA

Evening in New Salem on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

48 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

4 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

2h 17m 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 New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 202, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from New Salem, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 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 New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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