How far is Ashland, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Brockton, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.5 mi
00h 54m
Flight
25.89 mi
41.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.62 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 30, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-30T03:15
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Walpole
MA

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Ashland
16 mi
00h 27m
To Brockton
28.6 mi
00h 27m

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
3 to 8 mph SW
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 Ashland and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1792 ft · 36 sec · Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fruit Street

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fruit Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Eliot Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Eliot Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Whitney Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Whitney Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    113 m · 14 sec · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sanger Street

    692 ft · 35 sec · Sanger Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sawin Street

    12 m · 7 sec · Sawin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Meadows Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    616 ft · 12 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Post Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Old Post Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Walpole Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Walpole Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sharon Street

    1477 ft · 30 sec · Sharon Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canton Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2406 ft · 50 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  38. 38

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
6.32 mi · 14%
North Meadows Road
2.89 mi · 6%
Park Street
2.58 mi · 6%
Maple Street
1.91 mi · 4%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Walpole Street
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

3.93 mi · 00h 07m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walpole
00h 27m from Ashland
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Brockton?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Walpole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Ashland and 28.6 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walpole

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walpole, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

28 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.66 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.463516, 42.261095)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 Ashland and Brockton. The current time is 03:15:33.

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.