How far is Brockton, MA from Stow, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Stow, MA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
42.1 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.9 mi
56.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.9 mi
Kilometers
56.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.1 mi
Kilometers
67.75 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Stow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Brockton
21 mi
00h 33m
To Stow
21.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30 West: Weston

    34 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    3152 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  25. 25

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Great Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Great Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Library Hill Road

    78 m · 15 sec · Library Hill Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Crescent Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12 mi · 29%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 17%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 8%
Great Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 7%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

11.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 33m from Brockton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Stow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Brockton and 21.1 miles from Stow.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brockton and Partly Sunny near Stow.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.2 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 9.2 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Stow. Straight-line distance: 34.9 mi (56.16 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Stow

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population7,178
Coordinates42.4370400, -71.5056200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Stow (-71.50562, 42.43704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Stow. The current time is 03:26:46.

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.