How far is Brockton, MA from Grafton, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Grafton, MA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
48.54 mi
01h 14m
Flight
35.23 mi
56.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.11 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Mon, May 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Mon, May 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-05-18T01:06
Arrive Grafton
Mon, May 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Grafton
24.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Mansfield

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    1568 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hartford Avenue North

    2976 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Upton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Street

    2149 ft · 1 min · South Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Street

    64 m · 4 sec · South Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Worcester Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Worcester Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Worcester Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
27.3 mi · 56%
Belmont Street
3.85 mi · 8%
Foundry Street
2.81 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.46 mi · 5%
Depot Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 37m from Brockton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Brockton and 24.3 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.7 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.41
Diesel $4.49 $7.67 $15.35

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Grafton. The current time is 01:06:15.

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.