How far is Brockton, MA from Wellfleet, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Wellfleet, MA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
85 mi
02h 13m
Flight
51.59 mi
83.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellfleet
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Wellfleet
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Sandwich
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From Brockton
42.4 mi
01h 06m
To Wellfleet
42.6 mi
01h 06m

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
Wellfleet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Crescent Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Street

    1352 ft · 27 sec · Alger Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Crook Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pembroke Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 6

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 6

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Holbrook Avenue

    557 ft · 19 sec · Holbrook Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holbrook Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 42%
Pilgrims Highway
17.3 mi · 20%
Main Street
5.12 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.45 mi · 5%
Route 6
3.82 mi · 4%
School Street
3.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

35.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Sandwich
01h 06m from Brockton
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Chance T-storms near Wellfleet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

East Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Brockton and 42.6 miles from Wellfleet.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brockton and Chance T-storms near Wellfleet.

Stop Ideas Near East Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

78 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

80 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

84 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

85 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Wellfleet. Straight-line distance: 51.59 mi (83.03 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wellfleet

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates41.9376100, -70.0328000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Wellfleet (-70.0328, 41.93761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.19 $26.38
Premium $4.80 $14.40 $28.79
Diesel $4.49 $13.46 $26.93

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 Wellfleet. The current time is 08:58:25.

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.