Origin
Williamstown, MA
Afternoon in Williamstown on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, MA
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Brockton, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walden Street, Hoxsey Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.66 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.4 miles from Williamstown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 154.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walden 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 Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoxsey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cold Spring Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Ashford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, MA and Brockton, MA.
1
Start on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Walden Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Walden Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoxsey Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hoxsey Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Cold Spring Road
6
Continue on New Ashford Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Ashford Road
7
Continue on Route 7
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 7
8
Continue on New Ashford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New Ashford Road
9
Continue on Williamstown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Williamstown Road
10
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
13
Turn right onto Wahconah Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wahconah Street
14
Turn right onto North Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
15
Continue on South Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Street
16
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pittsfield Road
17
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
19
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
20
Continue on West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Street
23
Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
24
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
25
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
26
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
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
28
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
29
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
30
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
31
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
32
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
33
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
34
Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
MA 27 South: Brockton
36
Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
37
Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
38
Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
39
Continue on Court Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Court Street
40
Turn right onto Montello Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Montello Street
41
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
331 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lincoln Street
42
Turn right
177 ft
·
18 sec
43
Turn left
13 ft
·
1 sec
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.4 miles from Williamstown, MA, or about 1h 34m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, MA
This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamstown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.4 mi from Williamstown, MA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Williamstown, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.66 one way
$49.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.81 | $53.63 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.27 | $58.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.41 | $68.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Brockton on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
3h 9m 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 Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walden Street, Hoxsey Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.4 miles from Williamstown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamstown, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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