How far is Edgartown, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Edgartown, MA to Brockton, MA is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
72.91 mi
02h 07m
Flight
54.59 mi
87.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.91 mi
Kilometers
117.34 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Edgartown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgartown
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgartown
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Edgartown
37.1 mi
01h 03m
To Brockton
35.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Edgartown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Wednesday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SW
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 Edgartown and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    70 m · 7 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Lane

    1137 ft · 52 sec · Davis Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

    107 m · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Edgartown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Edgartown Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road

    1136 ft · 23 sec · State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Beach Street

    596 ft · 16 sec · Beach Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Water Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  18. 18

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

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Amvets Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  31. 31

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgartown 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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.3 mi · 40%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 11%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
7.67 mi · 11%
Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
5.14 mi · 7%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 03m from Edgartown
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgartown 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 Edgartown to Brockton?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Edgartown and 35.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgartown and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.85 km).

Edgartown

#1 Edgartown

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates41.3890100, -70.5133600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: South Water Street (-70.513414, 41.389035)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$19.99
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.00 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.30 $22.60
Premium $4.80 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $4.49 $11.53 $23.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgartown and Brockton. The current time is 22:04:38.

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.