How far is Brockton, MA from Douglas, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Douglas, MA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
50.22 mi
01h 16m
Flight
37.04 mi
59.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.04 mi
Kilometers
59.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.22 mi
Kilometers
80.82 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Plainville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
25.1 mi
00h 38m
To Douglas
25.2 mi
00h 38m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    69 m · 19 sec

  5. 5

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

    45 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto School Street

    124 m · 16 sec · School Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue

    844 ft · 30 sec · Frederick Douglass Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1135 ft · 38 sec · Warren Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belmont Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    939 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Eastman Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pratt Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chauncy Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lackey Dam Road

    1975 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Street

    1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Common Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Common Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Common Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Common Street

  39. 39

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 18%
Providence Pike
7.34 mi · 15%
I 95 South
7.15 mi · 14%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 11%
Belmont Street
3.85 mi · 8%
Eastman Street
2.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Continue straight

8.61 mi · 00h 10m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 38m from Brockton
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Brockton and 25.2 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Brockton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 37.04 mi (59.61 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Douglas

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,117
Coordinates42.0542600, -71.7395100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Douglas (-71.73951, 42.05426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.77
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.89 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.80 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $4.49 $7.94 $15.89

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 Douglas. The current time is 02:02:03.

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.