How far is Brockton, MA from Athol, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Athol, MA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
87.62 mi
02h 07m
Flight
71.15 mi
114.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.62 mi
Kilometers
141.01 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Athol
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Athol
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
43.7 mi
01h 03m
To Athol
43.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    25.7 mi · 36 min · Concord Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A: Athol, Phillipston

    1546 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Templeton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Templeton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue

    866 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Hill Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    82 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Crescent Street

    1792 ft · 42 sec · Crescent Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Fish Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Fish Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
29.6 mi · 34%
I 95 North
18.9 mi · 22%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 13%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 8%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

25.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
01h 03m from Brockton
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Athol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Brockton and 43.9 miles from Athol.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Athol. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.5 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Athol

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates42.5959200, -72.2267500
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Athol (-72.22675, 42.59592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.04
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.02 $24.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.80 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $4.49 $13.87 $27.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Athol. The current time is 01:44:45.

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.