Origin
Sturbridge, MA
Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturbridge, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 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
36.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 73.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charlton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Charlton Road | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Charlton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Charlton Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Charlton Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Charlton Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
5
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
7
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
12
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
15
Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
MA 27 South: Brockton
17
Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
19
Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on Court Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Court Street
21
Turn right onto Montello Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Montello Street
22
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
331 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lincoln Street
23
Turn right
177 ft
·
18 sec
24
Turn left
13 ft
·
1 sec
25
Arrive at your 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 36.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA, or about 38m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 38m 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 5m
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 Sturbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sturbridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Sturbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Sturbridge, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Sturbridge, 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
$11.83 one way
$23.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Brockton, MA
Evening in Brockton on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.83 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 drive from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sturbridge, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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