Origin
Salem, MA
Late night in Salem on Friday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, MA to Brockton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, MA
José Alcalá
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 40.6-mile drive from Salem, MA, to Brockton, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about an hour. Given its short duration and estimated fuel cost of $7, it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, including parts of the Southeast Expressway and the Tobin Bridge, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within Massachusetts for the entire journey. This makes it a convenient option for local travel or a quick connection between these two Massachusetts cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 36% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on major arteries like the Southeast Expressway, where you can cover up to 8 miles without interruption. The presence of roads like Amvets Highway and the Tobin Bridge suggests a blend of faster-paced travel and potentially more urban or suburban driving conditions as you progress. This isn't a purely rural or scenic byway; it’s a functional connection designed for efficient travel between points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~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 slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~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
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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 Salem, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
11 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Western Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Gedney Street
150 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gedney Street
2
Turn right onto Margin Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margin Street
3
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
4
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Jackson Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 107
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
6
Continue on MA 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
178 ft
·
2 sec
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
12
Turn slight right onto MA 107
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
13
Continue on MA 107
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
14
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
15
Merge onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 33A
Toward MA 27 South: Brockton
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
25
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Warren Avenue
28
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Elm Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
31
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Salem, MA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Salem, 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
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Salem Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Late night in Brockton on Friday
Local time
12:55 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
24 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 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 Salem, MA to Brockton, MA covers 40.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 20.3 miles from Salem, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Salem, MA to Brockton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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