How far is Brockton, MA from Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Amherst, MA is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Amherst.
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Start on the route
4 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
89 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Montello Street
57 m · 14 sec · Montello Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
158 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sykes Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Street
59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on Belchertown Road
115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road
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Continue on College Street
1.5 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
2191 ft · 50 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Depot Road
137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Amherst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Amherst?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Brockton and 54.1 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brockton and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 79.22 mi (127.49 km).
#1 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-72.51852, 42.36723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.28 | $36.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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