How far is Chelmsford, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Chelmsford, MA to Brockton, MA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
50.44 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.88 mi
64.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.18 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Chelmsford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelmsford
2026-04-15T22:53
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelmsford
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Chelmsford
24.7 mi
00h 29m
To Brockton
25.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clover Hill Drive

    961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Road

    152 m · 17 sec · North Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Littleton Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Littleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Billerica Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington

    2365 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelmsford 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 45%
US 3 South
8.96 mi · 18%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 14%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Billerica Road
2.18 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 29m from Chelmsford
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chelmsford and Mostly Sunny then 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 Chelmsford to Brockton?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Chelmsford and 25.7 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chelmsford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10 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 10 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 7.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelmsford and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 39.88 mi (64.18 km).

Chelmsford

#1 Chelmsford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population35,528
Coordinates42.5998100, -71.3672800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Clover Hill Drive (-71.366765, 42.599013)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.80 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $4.49 $7.99 $15.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelmsford and Brockton. The current time is 22:53:59.

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.