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Trip from Otis, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

131.5 mi

212 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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Otis, MA

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city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

This 131.5-mile journey from Otis, MA to Brockton, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. With 69% of the route on major highways, including the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Yankee Division Highway, you'll experience a generally efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $21, making it a budget-friendly option for a day trip within the Northeast region. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Massachusetts locations without the need for an overnight stay.

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

65.8 miles from Otis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a largely highway-oriented experience on this route, with a significant 69% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Yankee Division Highway. You'll encounter an 81.9-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed driving environment. While the profile is primarily highway-focused, be prepared for transitions as you move between these main arteries. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance with fewer interruptions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 81.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 104.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 131.5 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 104.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 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 20 key points

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

8
104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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
105.3 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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
117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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
120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
128.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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 Otis, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

104.5 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 81.9 mi 1h 34m
Yankee Division Highway 12.1 mi 16m
Amvets Highway 7.3 mi 8m
US 20 5.7 mi 10m
Otis Stage Road 5.5 mi 8m
East Otis Road 4.1 mi 6m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Blandford Road 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 81.9 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 23

3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road
2

Continue on MA 23

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Otis Road
3

Continue on MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road
4

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road
6

Continue on MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road
7

Turn right onto US 20

5.7 mi · 10 min · US 20
8

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street
10

Turn left onto US 202; MA 10

343 ft · 11 sec · Elm Street
11

Turn slight right onto US 202; MA 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
12

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
13

Turn right

0.1 mi · 22 sec
14

Turn left onto Friendlys Way

355 ft · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
15

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
17

Merge onto I 90

82 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
20

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

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.
24

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.
27

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
28

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
31

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street
32

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
33

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
34

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec
35

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 53-minute duration, departing Otis, MA in the morning is recommended to maximize your time in Brockton. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily complete this drive without needing to break it up. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is sufficiently filled before you begin, especially considering the longest stretch of 81.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike where services might be less frequent. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, particularly as you approach the Brockton area.

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 65.8 miles from Otis, MA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 29 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 19m

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 Otis, 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 Otis, MA

This is one driving day of about 131.5 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Otis, 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 81.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.8 mi from Otis, MA · 1h 29m into the drive

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

66 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

Holyoke, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Otis, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 miles.

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

$21.05 one way

$42.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $22.95 $45.90
premium $4.82 $24.97 $49.94
diesel $5.61 $29.03 $58.07

Estimated Tolls: $4.92

Massachusetts Turnpike (81.9 mi) $4.92

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

$21

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.4 0 $13.81 $6.31
Efficient EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
EV Truck/SUV 52.6 0 $18.41 $8.42

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Otis, MA

Evening in Otis on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 53m 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 Otis, MA to Brockton, MA covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Otis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.05 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 20 significant decision points across 131.5 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 104.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 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 Otis, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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