Trip from Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 21m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 24m

3 PM

1h 26m

5 PM

1h 33m

8 PM

1h 17m

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

The drive from Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Expressway, Amvets Highway, Tobin Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Southeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.67 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

27.1 miles from Rowley, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m, 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 39 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 13.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 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.

13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 66 Toward US 1 South: Boston

39.9 mi into trip | ~1h 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...

43.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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

51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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 Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

20.8 mi in | ~33m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Tobin Bridge	5.8 mi	9m
Boston Street	4.1 mi	6m
Newburyport Turnpike	3.8 mi	5m
Broadway	3.8 mi	5m
I 93	3.4 mi	4m
I 95	3.3 mi	3m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

33 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right onto Church Street

283 ft · 5 sec · Church Street

Turn straight onto Central Street

254 ft · 6 sec · Central Street

Continue on Central Street Extension

181 ft · 3 sec · Central Street Extension

Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

Turn left onto Bradford Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bradford Street

Turn straight onto MA 133

1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

Turn left onto US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Boston Road

Continue on US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newbury Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 95 South: Boston

Merge onto I 95

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 66 Toward US 1 South: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 1

195 ft · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Broadway

Continue on US 1; MA 129

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1; MA 129

3.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

Use the straight / 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

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 27.1 miles from Rowley, MA, or about 41m 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 12 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.1 miles or 41m 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 8m

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 Rowley, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rowley, MA

This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Rowley, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 27.1 mi from Rowley, MA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, MA

27 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

Middleton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Rowley, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.67 one way

$17.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$9.46	$18.92
premium	$4.82	$10.29	$20.58
diesel	$5.61	$11.97	$23.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

Newburyport Turnpike (3.5 mi) $0.24

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

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.3	$5.69	$2.60
Efficient EV	13.6	$4.74	$2.17
EV Truck/SUV	21.7	$7.59	$3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Rowley, MA

Late night in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Thursday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

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

21 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 21m 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 Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 27.1 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.67 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 Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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