Origin
North Lakeville, MA
Evening in North Lakeville on Wednesday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lakeville, MA to Brockton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lakeville, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.1-mile drive from North Lakeville to Brockton, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day. Expect the journey to take about 30 minutes, making it an easy local trip. With no highway driving involved, this route sticks to local roads, specifically Bedford Street, North Main Street, and Main Street. The estimated fuel cost is a low $3, reflecting the short distance and lack of extensive highway use. This quick drive through the Northeast region is perfect for a short excursion or a simple commute, offering a hassle-free travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 17.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along Bedford Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. You'll primarily be on Bedford Street, North Main Street, and Main Street, giving you a feel for the local infrastructure and traffic patterns throughout the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bedford Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near Stetson Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 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 0.2 miles (Stetson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stetson Street
Turn left onto Stetson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 18 / Bedford Street
Turn right onto MA 18 / Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 28 / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 28 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 28 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Street | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Crooked Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Stetson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Nicholas Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bedford Street
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lakeville, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Nicholas Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Nicholas Road
2
Turn left onto Stetson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stetson Street
3
Continue on Crooked Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooked Lane
4
Turn right onto MA 18
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 18; MA 28
442 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bedford Street
6
Continue on MA 18; MA 28
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Central Square
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MA 28
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
11
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 30-minute duration and 17.1-mile length, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at any time to avoid local traffic. With a low fuel cost of just $3 and no required stops, planning is minimal. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means keeping your attention focused on navigation, especially on the longest stretch of 8.8 miles on Bedford Street. Since this is a quick drive, you won't need to worry about splitting the journey or extensive rest breaks.
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 8.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 17 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brockton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving North Lakeville, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Lakeville, MA
This is one driving day of about 17.1 miles and 30m.
At 17.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bedford Street for about 8.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from North Lakeville, MA · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brockton, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brockton, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
11% chance
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
37 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Lakeville, MA to Brockton, MA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bedford Street, North Main Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Stetson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 18 / Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Lakeville, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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