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Trip from Phillipston, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

83.6 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

Downtown Phillipston, MA, MA

Phillipston, MA

Max Flinterman

city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Phillipston, MA to Brockton, MA covers 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 2, Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on MA 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 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

41.8 miles from Phillipston, MA

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

Drive Character

The drive from Phillipston, MA to Brockton, MA covers 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 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 51 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 83.6 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 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
51 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
8
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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
80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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
7
83.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 2 21.7 mi 30m
Yankee Division Highway 18.3 mi 24m
Concord Turnpike 16.3 mi 22m
Amvets Highway 7.3 mi 8m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway 6.3 mi 9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 3.5 mi 5m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Baldwinville Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: MA 2 — 21.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto The Common

185 ft · 6 sec · The Common
3

Continue on The Common

310 ft · 9 sec · The Common
4

Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road
5

Turn right onto MA 2A

380 ft · 7 sec · State Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
7

Merge onto MA 2

22 mi · 30 min · MA 2
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike
11

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street
12

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street
13

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
14

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
15

Continue on MA 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Concord Highway
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

18 mi · 24 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

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.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.
22

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
23

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
26

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street
27

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
28

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
29

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec
30

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 41.8 miles from Phillipston, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 18 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 1h 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 43m

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 Phillipston, 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 Phillipston, MA

This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Phillipston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from Phillipston, MA · 1h into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, MA

42 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

Fitchburg, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sudbury, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Phillipston, 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

$13.38 one way

$26.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.59 $29.18
premium $4.82 $15.87 $31.75
diesel $5.61 $18.46 $36.92

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

$13

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Phillipston, MA

Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Wednesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Lexington, MA

42 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

1 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

2h 1m 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 Phillipston, MA to Brockton, MA covers 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 2, Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Phillipston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 83.6 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 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Phillipston, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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