How far is Brockton, MA from Nantucket, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Nantucket, MA is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Nantucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Nantucket.
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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 · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Montello Street
822 ft · 35 sec · Montello Street
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Alger Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Alger Street
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Continue on West Crook Street
547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on School Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Pembroke Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
1011 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
544 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
70 m · 4 sec · Barnstable Road
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Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Barnstable Road
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Continue on Ocean Street
818 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1070 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Street Dock
112 m · 29 sec · South Street Dock
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Turn left onto Slip 1
16 m · 4 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Slip 1
60 m · 15 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hyannis - Nantucket
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Continue straight
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
20 m · 7 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Steamboat Wharf
75 m · 8 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Broad Street
121 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
672 ft · 15 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
156 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
37 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Nantucket.
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.
Hyannis - Nantucket
Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28.3 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Nantucket?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Brockton and 41.6 miles from Nantucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Stop Ideas Near East Sandwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Sandwich.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Nantucket. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 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 Nantucket
Island of Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.2834600, -70.0994600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nantucket (-70.09946, 41.28346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
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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