Origin
West Barnstable, MA
Evening in West Barnstable on Thursday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Barnstable, MA
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Brockton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 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 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward MA 123 East: Brockton
7
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| MA 28 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Barnstable, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on MA 149
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Way
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 6
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
4
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
5
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
9
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
10
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
11
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
13
Merge onto MA 24
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward MA 123 East: Brockton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MA 123
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Church Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
18
Turn uturn
68 ft
·
7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from West Barnstable, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from West Barnstable, 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
$8.95 one way
$17.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Thursday
Local time
7:17 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
18 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 15m 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 West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from West Barnstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.95 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 55.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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