How far is Carlisle, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, MA to Brockton, MA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Brockton.
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Start on Westford Road
25 m · 3 sec · Westford Road
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Turn left onto School Street
121 m · 23 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
2130 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Bedford Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Bedford Road
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Continue on Carlisle Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on The Great Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · The Great Road
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Continue on Bedford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 995 South: Providence Rhode Island
1763 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
21.6 mi · 29 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
1728 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
130 m · 8 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 Carlisle and Brockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Brockton?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 21.3 miles from Carlisle and 21.6 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.56 km).
#1 Carlisle
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5292600, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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