How far is Brockton, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Salem, MA is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Salem.
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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
89 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Montello Street
57 m · 14 sec · Montello Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
158 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street
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Continue on Fourth Street
32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street
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Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
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Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
48 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Salem?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Brockton and 19.6 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brockton and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 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 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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 13, 2026
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