How far is Brockton, MA from Northfield, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Northfield, MA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
105.81 mi
02h 34m
Flight
84.56 mi
136.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.81 mi
Kilometers
170.28 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Tue, May 26, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-05-25T22:14
Arrive Northfield
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Brockton
52.8 mi
01h 17m
To Northfield
52.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  30. 30

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

    3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto School Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
41.1 mi · 39%
I 95 North
18.9 mi · 18%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 7%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 6%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
01h 17m from Brockton
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Brockton and Light Rain Likely near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Brockton and 52.9 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Brockton and Light Rain Likely near Northfield.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.08 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Northfield

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,958
Coordinates42.6959200, -72.4528700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Northfield (-72.45287, 42.69592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.02
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.51 $29.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.40 $32.80
Premium $4.80 $17.90 $35.80
Diesel $4.49 $16.74 $33.48

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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There is no time difference between Brockton and Northfield. The current time is 22:14:28.

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.