How far is Brockton, MA from Lancaster, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Lancaster, MA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.72 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.22 mi
67.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.72 mi
Kilometers
84.85 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
26.3 mi
00h 42m
To Lancaster
26.4 mi
00h 42m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Lancaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30 West: Weston

    34 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    3152 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  25. 25

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Great Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Great Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Still River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Lower Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Center Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    116 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Thayer Memorial Drive

    59 m · 15 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on Thayer Memorial Drive

    133 m · 32 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12 mi · 23%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 13%
Main Street
5.86 mi · 11%
Great Road
5.66 mi · 11%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 7%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

11.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 42m from Brockton
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Brockton and 26.4 miles from Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.94 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lancaster

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,857
Coordinates42.4556500, -71.6731200
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Lancaster (-71.67312, 42.45565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.47
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.24 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.18 $16.36
Premium $4.80 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $4.49 $8.35 $16.70

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 Lancaster. The current time is 06:43:39.

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.