How far is Arlington, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Arlington, MA to Brockton, MA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.15 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63.01 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-30T03:27
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Arlington
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Brockton
23 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    97 m · 15 sec · Academy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1020 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mystic Street

    600 ft · 11 sec · Mystic Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medford Street

    2134 ft · 1 min · Medford Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medford Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Medford Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Medford Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Medford Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    1465 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Boston Avenue

    2704 ft · 1 min · Boston Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Brockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 20%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 19%
I 93 South
4.77 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 8%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Mystic Valley Parkway
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 23m from Arlington
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Rain Showers near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Brockton?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Arlington and 23 miles from Brockton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population45,169
Coordinates42.4153700, -71.1564400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.15652, 42.415226)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Brockton. The current time is 03:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.