How far is Canton, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from Canton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Brockton.
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Start on the route
94 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sherman Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Sherman Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
2718 ft · 55 sec · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
50 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street
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Continue on North Pearl Street
1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
2406 ft · 50 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
157 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
125 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn uturn
21 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Brockton.
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.
Park Street
Keep slight right to continue on Park Street
2.58 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Brockton?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Stoughton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Canton and 5 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Stoughton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoughton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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