How far is Burlington, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Burlington, MA to Brockton, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.49 mi
49.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.49 mi
Kilometers
49.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Tue, May 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-19T05:04
Arrive Brockton
Tue, May 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Burlington
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Brockton
21.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 20%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 18%
I 93 South
4.77 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 7%
Cambridge Street
2.85 mi · 7%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 23m from Burlington
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Burlington and 21.3 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Brockton.

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 4.9 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 4.8 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 6.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

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 Burlington and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 30.49 mi (49.07 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.195636, 42.504835)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Brockton. The current time is 05:04:24.

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.