How far is Brockton, MA from Marblehead, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
39.69 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.69 mi
Kilometers
63.87 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Brockton
19.8 mi
00h 30m
To Marblehead
19.8 mi
00h 30m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road

    575 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound

    1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  15. 15

    Continue on Frontage Road Northbound

    1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lynnway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    659 ft · 12 sec · Eastern Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto New Ocean Street

    1010 ft · 15 sec · New Ocean Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Vinnin Street

    1052 ft · 22 sec · Vinnin Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 57 sec · Humphrey Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 57 sec · Pleasant Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Rowland Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Rowland Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · Rowland Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Rowland Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Rowland Court

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowland Court

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
11.8 mi · 30%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 18%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 7%
Lynnway
2.17 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.98 mi · 5%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 30m from Brockton
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Marblehead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Brockton and 19.8 miles from Marblehead.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.5 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 3.4 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 4.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.80 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.49 $6.28 $12.57

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 Marblehead. The current time is 01:11:22.

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.