How far is Franklin, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Franklin, MA to Brockton, MA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
35.48 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.4 mi
31.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.4 mi
Kilometers
31.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 4, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-04T17:54
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 4, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Franklin
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Brockton
21.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    78 m · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Central Street

    90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123: Norton, Easton

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Belmont Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  19. 19

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
13.7 mi · 39%
Belmont Street
3.99 mi · 11%
Foundry Street
2.8 mi · 8%
Depot Street
2.08 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
King Street
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 21m from Franklin
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Brockton?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Franklin and 21.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 19.4 mi (31.22 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population34,711
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.3967300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.396695, 42.083398)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Premium $4.80 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $4.49 $5.61 $11.22

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Brockton. The current time is 17:54:44.

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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.