How far is Brockton, MA from Onset, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Onset, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.9 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.02 mi
48.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.56 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
17 mi
00h 25m
To Onset
17 mi
00h 25m

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
Onset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    635 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burke's Court

    132 m · 19 sec · Burke's Court

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Maple Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Square

    546 ft · 11 sec · Central Square

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    6 mi · 10 min · Bedford Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    80 m · 4 sec · Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street

    1764 ft · 35 sec · Bedford Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    1128 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    126 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road

    598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cranberry Highway

    2515 ft · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Onset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Onset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bedford Street
23.7 mi · 70%
Main Street
4.3 mi · 13%
South Main Street
2.64 mi · 8%
Onset Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
Cranberry Highway
0.48 mi · 1%
US 6
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bedford Street

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 25m from Brockton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Onset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Brockton and 17 miles from Onset.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Onset.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Onset. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.31 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Onset

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.6578100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Onset (-70.65781, 41.74177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $4.80 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $4.49 $5.39 $10.77

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 Onset. The current time is 05:36:27.

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.