The drive from Southwick, MA to Brockton, MA covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.45 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.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Southwick, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 115.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 71.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 115.3 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 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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88.3 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
9
89 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
101.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
104.6 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
112.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Southwick, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Providence Rhode Island.
Albany
16.3 mi in|~24m
Boston
16.5 mi in|~25m
Providence Rhode Island
88.3 mi in|~1h 48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
8m
US 20
5.5 mi
7m
Springfield Street
3.3 mi
5m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi
4m
Southwick Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwick, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 57
60 ft·4 sec·Granville Road
2
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10; MA 57
0.6 mi·1 min·College Highway
3
Turn right onto MA 57
3.1 mi·4 min·Feeding Hills Road
4
Continue on MA 57
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwick Street
5
Continue on Springfield Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Street
6
Turn left onto MA 147
2.5 mi·3 min·Springfield Street
7
Turn left onto MA 147
528 ft·15 sec·Suffield Street
8
Turn left onto River Street
0.8 mi·1 min·River Street
9
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Park Street
10
Continue on Park Avenue
0.4 mi·37 sec·Park Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 20
212 ft·3 sec·North End Bridge
12
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·15 sec·North End Bridge
13
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Street
14
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi·8 sec·Plainfield Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 20
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20
5.4 mi·7 min·US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
19
Merge onto I 90
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
22
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on MA 24
7.3 mi·8 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 33AToward MA 27 South: BrocktonUse the right lane.
29
Turn straight onto MA 27
425 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Memorial Highway
30
Continue on MA 27
0.7 mi·1 min·Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight left onto MA 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Warren Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Warren Avenue
33
Turn left onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Elm Street
34
Turn left onto Main Street
514 ft·14 sec·Main Street
35
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft·13 sec·Church Street
36
Turn uturn
68 ft·7 sec
37
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 57.6 miles from Southwick, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m
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 Southwick, 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 Southwick, MA
This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Southwick, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Southwick, MA
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Southwick, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.1 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 103.3
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 87.4
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 19.9
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 91.4
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 103.3
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 87.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.45 one way
$36.91 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$20.12
$40.25
premium
$4.82
$21.89
$43.79
diesel
$5.61
$25.46
$50.91
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.1 mi)$4.27
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.14
$7.38
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Southwick, MA
Afternoon
in Southwick on Friday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brockton, MA
Afternoon
in Brockton on Friday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
58 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
26 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
2h 27m 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 Southwick, MA to Brockton, MA covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, Amvets Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Southwick, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.45 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 23 significant decision points across 115.3 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 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Southwick, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Providence Rhode Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
