How far is Essex, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Essex, MA to Brockton, MA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.52 mi
01h 18m
Flight
39.77 mi
64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.52 mi
Kilometers
110.28 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Essex
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex
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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Essex
27 mi
00h 39m
To Brockton
41.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Street

    1 km · 1 min · Martin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Essex Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Larch Row

    2328 ft · 50 sec · Larch Row

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dodges Row

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dodges Row

  6. 6

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street

  7. 7

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

    50 m · 3 sec · Enon Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston

    941 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Newbury Street

    2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 11%
Yankee Division Highway
6.58 mi · 10%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 8%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 6%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 39m from Essex
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex and 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 Essex to Brockton?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Essex and 41.5 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.6 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 1.7 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.6 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 Chelsea.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 39.77 mi (64 km).

Essex

#1 Essex

Town in Essex County, New York

Population3,824
Coordinates42.6320400, -70.7828300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Martin Street (-70.782826, 42.632035)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.83
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.41 $18.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.64 $21.28
Premium $4.80 $11.61 $23.23
Diesel $4.49 $10.86 $21.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex and Brockton. The current time is 04:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.