How far is Ayer, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Ayer, MA to Brockton, MA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
55.3 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.07 mi
70.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.3 mi
Kilometers
88.99 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Ayer
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ayer
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ayer
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ayer
27 mi
00h 34m
To Brockton
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Harvard Road

    1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road

    129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ayer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto King Street

    715 ft · 18 sec · King Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    2864 ft · 44 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    2706 ft · 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 Ayer 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 33%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 13%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 11%
Concord Turnpike
3.72 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 34m from Ayer
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ayer and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Ayer and 28.3 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ayer and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 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 10.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ayer and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.92 km).

Ayer

#1 Ayer

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,211
Coordinates42.5612000, -71.5897900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.589287, 42.561257)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ayer and Brockton. The current time is 21:03:53.

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.