How far is Brockton, MA from Norfolk, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.1 mi
00h 38m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Brockton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.1 mi
Kilometers
33.96 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Brockton
10.6 mi
00h 19m
To Norfolk
10.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1586 ft · 36 sec · North Pearl Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    121 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    103 m · 7 sec · Porter Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Canton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canton Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street

    2721 ft · 58 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street

    3265 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sharon Street

    1477 ft · 32 sec · Sharon Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walpole Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Walpole Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Post Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Old Post Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Union Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Union Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
3.93 mi · 19%
Park Street
2.56 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 11%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 9%
West Street
1.81 mi · 9%
Walpole Street
1.65 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

3.93 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 19m from Brockton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brockton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brockton and 10.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brockton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.80 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.49 $3.32 $6.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Norfolk. The current time is 03:01:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.