Trip from Winchendon, MA to Brockton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

84 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

2h 0m

8 AM

2h 17m

10 AM

2h 6m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 7m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 54m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winchendon, MA to Brockton, MA covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike, MA 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.44 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

42 miles from Winchendon, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Winchendon, MA to Brockton, MA covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 59m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 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 51.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84 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 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.2 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro

70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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

81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

84 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yankee Division Highway	18.3 mi	24m
Concord Turnpike	16.3 mi	22m
MA 140	11.7 mi	17m
Amvets Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	6.3 mi	9m
Green Street	6.2 mi	7m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2	3.5 mi	5m
Gardner Road	3.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 18.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

403 ft · 31 sec · this road

Turn right

157 ft · 17 sec

At end of road, turn left onto US 202

152 ft · 6 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto US 202

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Central Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

94 ft · 7 sec · Front Street

Turn slight left onto Spring Street

2.3 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

Continue on MA 12

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gardner Road

Continue on MA 140

6.2 mi · 7 min · Green Street

Take the exit onto MA 140

12 mi · 17 min · MA 140

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on MA 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Concord Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

18 mi · 24 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 33A Toward MA 27 South: Brockton Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 27

425 ft · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Continue on MA 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Elm Street

Turn left onto Main Street

514 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Church Street

409 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

Turn uturn

68 ft · 7 sec

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 42 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 58m 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 41m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA

This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Winchendon, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Yankee Division Highway for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Winchendon, MA · 58m into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sudbury, MA

42 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

Fitchburg, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stow, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Winchendon, 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

$13.44 one way

$26.89 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.66	$29.32
premium	$4.82	$15.95	$31.90
diesel	$5.61	$18.55	$37.09

Estimated Tolls: $1.43

Concord Turnpike (12.6 mi) $0.88

Concord Turnpike (3.7 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.2	$8.82	$4.03
Efficient EV	21	$7.35	$3.36
EV Truck/SUV	33.6	$11.76	$5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Winchendon, MA

Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brockton, MA

Evening in Brockton on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 PM

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 59m 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 Winchendon, MA to Brockton, MA covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike, MA 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.44 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 route from Winchendon, MA to Brockton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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