How far is Brockton, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Boston, MA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Boston.
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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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2711 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Boston.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Boston?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Brockton and 12.6 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brockton and Partly Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 19.12 mi (30.77 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 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
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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