How far is Chester, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Chester, MA to Brockton, MA is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
130.08 mi
02h 22m
Flight
101.27 mi
162.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.27 mi
Kilometers
162.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.34 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Chester
64.7 mi
01h 11m
To Brockton
65.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andrews Avenue

    56 m · 19 sec · Andrews Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    529 ft · 28 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 20

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Route 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Road

    975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  24. 24

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  35. 35

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
81.9 mi · 63%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 9%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 6%
Route 20
6.36 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

81.9 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 11m from Chester
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chester 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 Chester to Brockton?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Chester and 65.4 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 101.27 mi (162.98 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,365
Coordinates42.2792600, -72.9787100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Andrews Avenue (-72.978684, 42.279205)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.71
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.86 $35.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.18 $40.36
Premium $4.80 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $4.49 $20.60 $41.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Brockton. The current time is 23:39:23.

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.