How far is Brockton, MA from South Amherst, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to South Amherst, MA is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
105.78 mi
02h 24m
Flight
78.12 mi
125.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.78 mi
Kilometers
170.23 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive South Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
52.8 mi
01h 12m
To South Amherst
52.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and South Amherst.

  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

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  25. 25

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

    1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Bay Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South East Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on South East Street

    79 m · 7 sec · South East Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto Pomeroy Lane

    89 m · 9 sec · Pomeroy Lane

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pomeroy Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.9 mi · 57%
I 95 North
12 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 7%
South Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
Bay Road
4.03 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 12m from Brockton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brockton and Mostly Cloudy near South Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brockton to South Amherst?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Brockton and 52.9 miles from South Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:40 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 Mostly Cloudy around Brockton and Mostly Cloudy near South Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and South Amherst. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.73 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Amherst

Village in the United States

Population4,994
Coordinates42.3403700, -72.5050900
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: South Amherst (-72.50509, 42.34037)

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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and South Amherst. The current time is 04:57:59.

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.