How far is Brockton, MA from Rowley, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Rowley, MA is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
53.57 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.33 mi
71.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.22 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-16T00:35
Arrive Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
26.8 mi
00h 39m
To Rowley
26.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street

    1994 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Bradford Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension

    133 m · 9 sec · Central Street Extension

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 24%
I 93 North
12 mi · 22%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 13%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 8%
I 95 North
3.75 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 39m from Brockton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Brockton and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Brockton and 26.8 miles from Rowley.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Brockton and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.35 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Rowley. The current time is 00:35:34.

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.