How far is Brockton, MA from Princeton, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Princeton, MA is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
74.29 mi
01h 40m
Flight
50.65 mi
81.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.29 mi
Kilometers
119.56 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Tue, May 5, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Tue, May 5, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-05-05T14:06
Arrive Princeton
Tue, May 5, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Brockton
37.1 mi
00h 50m
To Princeton
37.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Grafton Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro

    1003 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Princeton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Princeton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Sterling Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Sterling Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Gregory Hill Road

    726 ft · 17 sec · Gregory Hill Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto East Princeton Road

    44 m · 3 sec · East Princeton Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Gregory Hill Road

    1681 ft · 34 sec · Gregory Hill Road

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Hubbardston Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Hubbardston Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hubbardston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 35%
I 95 North
12 mi · 16%
I 190 North
8.88 mi · 12%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 10%
Grafton Street
3.29 mi · 4%
Sterling Road
2.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 50m from Brockton
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Brockton and 37.2 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brockton and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.52 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Princeton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,486
Coordinates42.4487000, -71.8773000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Princeton (-71.8773, 42.4487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.38
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.19 $20.38
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.52 $23.04
Premium $4.80 $12.57 $25.15
Diesel $4.49 $11.76 $23.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Princeton. The current time is 14:06:20.

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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.