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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.25 mi
03h 44m
Flight
72.82 mi
117.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.25 mi
Kilometers
133.98 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nantucket
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Nantucket
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Sandwich
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From Brockton
41.6 mi
01h 52m
To Nantucket
41.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Nantucket Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

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.

  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 · 12 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Crescent Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Street

    1352 ft · 27 sec · Alger Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Crook Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  9. 9

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

    3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pembroke Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary

    70 m · 4 sec · Barnstable Road

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Barnstable Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Ocean Street

    818 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Street

    1070 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Street Dock

    112 m · 29 sec · South Street Dock

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Slip 1

    16 m · 4 sec · Slip 1

  32. 32

    Continue on Slip 1

    60 m · 15 sec · Slip 1

  33. 33

    Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket

    28.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hyannis - Nantucket

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    44 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf

    20 m · 7 sec · Steamboat Wharf

  36. 36

    Continue on Steamboat Wharf

    75 m · 8 sec · Steamboat Wharf

  37. 37

    Continue on Broad Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    672 ft · 15 sec · South Water Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    156 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Centre Street

  41. 41

    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.

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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hyannis - Nantucket
28.4 mi · 34%
Pilgrims Highway
17.3 mi · 21%
Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.52 mi · 5%
School Street
3.44 mi · 4%
Pembroke Street
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Sandwich
01h 52m from Brockton
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

78 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

80 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

84 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

85 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Nantucket. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Nantucket

Island of Massachusetts, United States

Population11,376
Coordinates41.2834600, -70.0994600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Nantucket (-70.09946, 41.28346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Nantucket. The current time is 09:42:42.

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.