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

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to South Boston, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.84 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.35 mi
27.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.84 mi
Kilometers
35.15 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-19T04:49
Arrive South Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Brockton
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To South Boston
10.9 mi
00h 15m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Dorchester, South Boston, Columbia Road

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Columbia Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kosciuszko Circle

    115 m · 5 sec · Columbia Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Columbia Road

    764 ft · 15 sec · Columbia Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Colony Avenue

    1899 ft · 38 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pacuska Circle

    89 m · 5 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Old Colony Avenue

    779 ft · 29 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dorchester Street

    1181 ft · 42 sec · Dorchester Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorchester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
10.8 mi · 50%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 32%
Pleasant Street
1.41 mi · 6%
Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.56 mi · 3%
Old Colony Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
MA 24 North
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 15m from Brockton
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near South Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Brockton and 10.9 miles from South Boston.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 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 10.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.92 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
South Boston

#2 South Boston

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.

Population571,281
Coordinates42.3334300, -71.0494900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: South Boston (-71.04949, 42.33343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 South Boston. The current time is 04:49:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.