How far is Brockton, MA from West Barnstable, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to West Barnstable, MA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
48.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.17 mi
67.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.43 mi
Kilometers
77.94 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Barnstable
Tue, Apr 14, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive West Barnstable
Tue, Apr 14, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
24.2 mi
00h 38m
To West Barnstable
24.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and West Barnstable.

  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

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prospect Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    912 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Meetinghouse Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meetinghouse Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meetinghouse Way

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
17.3 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
10.1 mi · 21%
Main Street
4.42 mi · 9%
School Street
3.44 mi · 7%
Pembroke Street
3.33 mi · 7%
Auburn Street
2.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 38m from Brockton
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Sunny near West Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brockton to West Barnstable?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Brockton and 24.2 miles from West Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brockton and Mostly Sunny near West Barnstable.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and West Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
West Barnstable

#2 West Barnstable

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,508
Coordinates41.7056600, -70.3744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: West Barnstable (-70.37447, 41.70566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.41
Diesel $4.49 $7.67 $15.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and West Barnstable. The current time is 21:23:48.

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.