How far is Fairhaven, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Fairhaven, MA to Brockton, MA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.87 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.37 mi
50.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.55 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
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Fairhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairhaven
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairhaven
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
Berkley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Fairhaven
19.2 mi
00h 22m
To Brockton
19.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fairhaven Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Fairhaven and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    128 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howland Road

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Howland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coggeshall Street

    663 ft · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River

    971 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton

    2268 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairhaven 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 45%
Amvets Highway
13.4 mi · 34%
Belmont Street
2.37 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.55 mi · 4%
I 195 West
1.54 mi · 4%
Howland Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkley
00h 22m from Fairhaven
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven to Brockton?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Fairhaven and 19.7 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkley

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

56 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairhaven and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.48 km).

Fairhaven

#1 Fairhaven

Town in Massachusetts

Population16,103
Coordinates41.6376000, -70.9036500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-70.903307, 41.637641)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Fairhaven and Brockton. The current time is 20:21:56.

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.