The drive from North Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.62 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
55 miles from North Amherst, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from North Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m, 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 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 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 83.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 110.1 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 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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83.1 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
9
83.8 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
96.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
7
99.4 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
7
107.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
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 North Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
83.1 mi in|~1h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.6 mi
1h 8m
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Federal Street
5.6 mi
10m
North Liberty Street
4.1 mi
7m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
North Main Street
2.6 mi
4m
North Washington Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Amherst, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft·2 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto MA 63
155 ft·11 sec·Sunderland Road
3
Continue on North Pleasant Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Pleasant Street
4
Enter roundabout onto North Pleasant Street
87 ft·1 sec·North Pleasant Street
5
Continue on North Pleasant Street
0.7 mi·2 min·North Pleasant Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Pleasant Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Triangle Street
93 ft·1 sec·Triangle Street
8
Continue on Triangle Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Triangle Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street
10
Turn right onto South Whitney Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·South Whitney Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto MA 9
0.4 mi·54 sec·College Street
12
Continue on MA 9
2.1 mi·3 min·Belchertown Road
13
Continue on MA 9
391 ft·6 sec·USMC League Highway
14
Continue on MA 9
1.8 mi·2 min·Federal Street
15
Continue on Federal Street
2.5 mi·4 min·Federal Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 9
1.3 mi·2 min·Federal Street
17
Turn right onto US 202
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street
2.1 mi·3 min·North Washington Street
19
Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi·7 min·North Liberty Street
20
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·Belchertown Street
21
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·Bridge Street
22
Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Palmer Road
23
Turn right onto MA 181
0.1 mi·14 sec·Sykes Street
24
Continue on MA 181
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
25
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
26
Turn left onto US 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Use the left lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
308 ft·7 sec
29
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·41 sec·this road
30
Merge onto I 90
60 mi·1 hr 8 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
32
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
33
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
35
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi·8 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 33AToward MA 27 South: BrocktonUse the right lane.
40
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Memorial Highway
41
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi·1 min·Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
42
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
43
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Warren Avenue
44
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Elm Street
45
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft·14 sec·Main Street
46
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft·13 sec·Church Street
47
Turn uturn
68 ft·7 sec
48
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from North Amherst, MA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 24 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 22m 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 5m
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 North Amherst, 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 North Amherst, MA
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from North Amherst, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from North Amherst, MA
· 1h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 83.5
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 87.3
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 98.7
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 83.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.24 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.22
$38.43
premium
$4.82
$20.91
$41.81
diesel
$5.61
$24.31
$48.62
Estimated Tolls: $3.58
Massachusetts Turnpike
(59.6 mi)$3.58
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
North Amherst, MA
Afternoon
in North Amherst on Friday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brockton, MA
Afternoon
in Brockton on Friday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
55 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
25 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 33m 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 North Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 miles from North Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.62 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 110.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail, Adams National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
