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Trip from Sterling, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Sterling, MA

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city in Massachusetts, United States

Brockton, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sterling, MA to Brockton, MA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.55 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

33 miles from Sterling, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Sterling, MA to Brockton, MA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m, 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 31 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 16.2 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 38.9 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 65.9 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 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.1 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 18 key points

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

8
38.9 mi into trip | ~52m 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
39.7 mi into trip | ~54m 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
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
63 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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 Sterling, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.

Boston

22.1 mi in | ~32m

Providence Rhode Island

38.9 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 16.2 mi 18m
Yankee Division Highway 12.1 mi 16m
I 495 11.7 mi 13m
Amvets Highway 7.3 mi 8m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Wattaquadock Hill Road 2.9 mi 5m
Clinton Road 2.3 mi 3m
Sterling Street 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 16.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Meetinghouse Hill Road

288 ft · 10 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
2

Turn right onto Park Street

253 ft · 11 sec · Park Street
3

Turn slight left onto MA 12; MA 62

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on MA 62

2.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
5

Continue on MA 62

2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street
6

Continue on MA 110

1.1 mi · 1 min · Water Street
7

Continue on Bolton Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bolton Road
8

Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
9

Turn right onto MA 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlborough
11

Merge onto I 495

12 mi · 13 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 58 Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
13

Merge onto I 90

16 mi · 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
16

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

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.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.
23

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
24

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
27

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street
28

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
29

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
30

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec
31

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 33 miles from Sterling, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 14 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 45m 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 16m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sterling, MA

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sterling, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 16.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Sterling, MA · 45m into the drive

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Framingham, MA

33 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

Hudson, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Framingham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Sterling, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

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 ~14 min detour $15 near mile 54.6
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 38.6
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~24 min detour Free near mile 45.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 54.6
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 9.1
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 63.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.55 one way

$21.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.50 $23.00
premium $4.82 $12.51 $25.03
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Massachusetts Turnpike (16.2 mi) $0.97

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

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Sterling, MA

Late night in Sterling on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Late night in Brockton on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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 31m 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 Sterling, MA to Brockton, MA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Yankee Division Highway, I 495. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Sterling, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.55 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 65.9 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 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sterling, MA and Brockton, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Providence Rhode Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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