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

The driving distance from City of Taunton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.71 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.02 mi
20.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.71 mi
Kilometers
28.5 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 25, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in City of Taunton
Mon, May 25, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Taunton
2026-05-25T05:01
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 25, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Taunton
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
Bridgewater
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Taunton
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Brockton
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Memorial Day
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    544 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Taunton Green

    611 ft · 19 sec · Taunton Green

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Taunton Green

    36 m · 4 sec · Taunton Green

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    964 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Green

    797 ft · 10 sec · Church Green

  8. 8

    Continue on Dean Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Dean Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cape Road

    919 ft · 20 sec · Cape Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New State Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · New State Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Taunton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
11.2 mi · 63%
Belmont Street
2.37 mi · 13%
New State Highway
1.23 mi · 7%
Dean Street
0.99 mi · 6%
MA 123 East
0.42 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgewater
00h 15m from City of Taunton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving City of Taunton and Light Rain Likely near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from City of Taunton and 8.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around City of Taunton and Light Rain Likely near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

28 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

41 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Taunton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 km).

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#1 City of Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population55,874
Coordinates41.9035900, -71.0942900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.094205, 41.903497)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.77 $5.54
Premium $4.80 $3.02 $6.05
Diesel $4.49 $2.83 $5.65

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Taunton and Brockton. The current time is 05:01:12.

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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.