How far is Brockton, MA from Abington, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Abington, MA is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.34 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.03 mi
6.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.03 mi
Kilometers
6.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.34 mi
Kilometers
6.99 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Tue, Apr 14, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Abington
Tue, Apr 14, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitman
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Abington
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montello Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Brockton Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Brockton Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
232.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centre Street
2.19 mi · 50%
Brockton Avenue
1.96 mi · 45%
Church Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Thaxter Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Montello Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Centre Street

Turn right onto Centre Street

2.19 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitman
00h 04m from Brockton
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Brockton and 2.2 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Whitman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitman, 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 Whitman.

RAIL

Route 128 station

23 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

32 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

32 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Abington. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.48 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.58 L · about $0.58
Round trip
$1.17
0.3 gal · 1.16 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.58 $1.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.66 $1.32
Premium $4.80 $0.72 $1.44
Diesel $4.49 $0.67 $1.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Abington. The current time is 21:24:29.

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.