Trip from Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA

Drive Time

43m

Distance

23.1 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

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Plymouth, MA

Ajdin Coric

Brockton, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 23.1-mile journey from Plymouth to Brockton is a manageable local drive. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Main Street, School Street, and Pembroke Street, you will find this route is highly efficient for regional travel. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very cost-effective way to get between these two Massachusetts cities. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. This is a practical, no-nonsense route perfect for those who prefer staying off the major interstates.

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

11.5 miles from Plymouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 1% highway share. You will find yourself navigating local roads for the vast majority of the 43-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment on Main Street, which offers a brief moment of steady driving. Because the route relies on surface streets, you should prepare for a driving experience that demands more attention to turns and intersections. It lacks the fast-paced, high-speed nature of a highway commute, favoring a more grounded, community-focused road profile instead.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 44.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (MA 14 / Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 44

Take the ramp onto US 44 toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

16.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | MA 14 / Oak Street

Turn left onto MA 14 / Oak Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

17.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | MA 14 / Washington Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 14 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

18.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | MA 14 / Auburn Street

Turn left onto MA 14 / Auburn Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	4.6 mi	9m
School Street	3.7 mi	7m
Pembroke Street	3.3 mi	5m
Pilgrims Highway	2.7 mi	3m
Auburn Street	2.5 mi	4m
Crescent Street	1.7 mi	3m
Oak Street	1.3 mi	2m
Franklin Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 4.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto US 44

0.7 mi · 1 min · Samoset Street

Take the ramp onto US 44

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 44

Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

2.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Exit 18 Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 106

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pembroke Street

Continue on MA 27

3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

Continue on MA 27

3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 14

1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto MA 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn left onto MA 14

2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 14

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Crook Street

Continue on MA 14

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Alger Street

Turn left onto MA 27

1.7 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street

Continue on MA 27

0.3 mi · 53 sec · School Street

Turn right

176 ft · 17 sec

Turn left

12 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 23.1-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for long-distance stops, as there are zero scheduled stops required to complete the drive. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert at intersections rather than settling into a highway cruise. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be more than enough to cover your needs for the entire trip. Since the drive is under an hour, focus on checking your local navigation apps before you head out to ensure you are prepared for any traffic on the primary local roads.

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 11.5 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 23.1 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.5 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MA

This is one driving day of about 23.1 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plymouth, 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 Main Street for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.5 mi from Plymouth, MA · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rocky Point, NY

12 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 23.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Point, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Plymouth, 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

$3.68 one way

$7.35 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$4.00	$8.00
premium	$4.80	$4.36	$8.73
diesel	$5.64	$5.13	$10.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.43	$1.11
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.02	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$3.23	$1.48

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Plymouth, MA

Evening in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Sunday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

26°F

Rocky Point, NY

12 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

2 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

43m 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 Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, School Street, Pembroke Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Plymouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 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.

The route from Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

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

Plymouth, MA

Brockton, MA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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