Trip from Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA

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Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

42.4 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 14m

10 AM

1h 7m

12 PM

1h 6m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 13m

8 PM

1h 1m

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

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Trip Overview

This 42.4-mile drive from Peabody to Brockton, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The journey primarily utilizes major roadways like the Southeast Expressway and Amvets Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.

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

21.2 miles from Peabody, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this 42.4-mile route, with about 45% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along the Southeast Expressway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The inclusion of roads like the Tobin Bridge suggests you'll experience varied traffic conditions and road types, moving from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more urban or local road segments as you progress. This blend means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and traffic flow throughout your 1-hour journey.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 4.6 miles in near MA 129.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 42.4 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 4.6 miles (MA 129): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | MA 129

Take the ramp onto MA 129 toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Bost...

28.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 93; US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...

31.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

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

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

39.5 mi into trip | ~57m 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

42.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

4.6 mi in | ~9m | via MA 129

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Tobin Bridge	5.8 mi	9m
MA 129	3.7 mi	5m
I 93	3.4 mi	4m
Northeast Expressway	3.1 mi	3m
Lynnfield Street	2.4 mi	3m
Bennett Highway	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Southeast Expressway — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

215 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn right

190 ft · 15 sec

Turn right onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Central Street

Continue on Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Salem Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Salem Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 129

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Salem Street

Continue on MA 129

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salem Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp onto MA 129

3.7 mi · 5 min · MA 129

Toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

Toward Boston

Continue on US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cutler Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight 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

For this short, 42.4-mile trip to Brockton, leaving Peabody at off-peak hours, perhaps mid-morning or early afternoon, will help you avoid the worst of any potential traffic. With a duration of just over an hour and no planned stops, you can easily make this a single-day adventure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is low at $7, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the transitions between the Southeast Expressway and Amvets Highway, as these can sometimes involve quick lane changes or immediate exits.

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 21.2 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 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 42.4 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

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 Peabody, 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 Peabody, MA

This is one driving day of about 42.4 miles and 1h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Peabody, 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 Southeast Expressway for about 8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Peabody, MA · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

21 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 42.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Peabody, 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

$6.79 one way

$13.57 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$7.40	$14.80
premium	$4.82	$8.05	$16.10
diesel	$5.61	$9.36	$18.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Newburyport Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.7	$4.45	$2.04
Efficient EV	10.6	$3.71	$1.70
EV Truck/SUV	17	$5.94	$2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 1 hour from now

Origin

Peabody, MA

Late night in Peabody on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

21 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

5 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

1h 3m 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 Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southeast Expressway, Amvets Highway, Tobin Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Peabody, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.79 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.

On the drive from Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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Trip from Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brockton, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Peabody, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 3m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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