How far is City of Somerville, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Brockton, MA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.7 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.7 mi
Kilometers
46.19 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-04-30T00:42
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From City of Somerville
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Brockton
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    96 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 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 City of Somerville and Brockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 57%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 25%
Pleasant Street
1.23 mi · 4%
Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.76 mi · 3%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 2%
McGrath Highway
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 22m from City of Somerville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Somerville and Rain Showers near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Brockton?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from City of Somerville and 14.5 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Somerville and Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.1 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 9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.1 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Somerville and Brockton. The current time is 00:42:38.

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.