How far is Brockton, MA from Northbridge, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Northbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Northbridge.
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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
38 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right
69 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
45 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
124 m · 16 sec · School Street
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Continue on Frederick Douglass Avenue
844 ft · 30 sec · Frederick Douglass Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Avenue
1135 ft · 38 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Belmont Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
939 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Foundry Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street
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Turn left onto Foundry Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Mansfield
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit straight toward MA 140: Franklin, Bellingham
1133 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Street
1249 ft · 31 sec · West Central Street
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Continue on Route 140
2859 ft · 52 sec · Route 140
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Continue on West Central Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Mendon Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
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Turn slight left onto Bellingham Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street
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Turn straight onto Hartford Avenue East
3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East
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Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Main Street
1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Northbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road
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Continue on Mendon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Quaker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1 km · 1 min · School Street
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Continue on School Street Branch
89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Northbridge.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brockton and Sunny near Northbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Northbridge?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Brockton and 21.1 miles from Northbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brockton and Sunny near Northbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Wrentham
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 Wrentham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Providence station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.6 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 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
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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