How far is Grafton, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Grafton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
56.41 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.23 mi
56.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.41 mi
Kilometers
90.79 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Mon, May 18, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-05-18T00:14
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Grafton
24 mi
00h 32m
To Brockton
32.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Street

    96 m · 7 sec · Worcester Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grafton Common

    97 m · 9 sec · Grafton Common

  3. 3

    Continue on South Street

    1832 ft · 51 sec · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  5. 5

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Upton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue North

    2976 ft · 60 sec · Hartford Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Belmont Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  23. 23

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
26.9 mi · 48%
Belmont Street
3.99 mi · 7%
Foundry Street
2.8 mi · 5%
Depot Street
2.03 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.92 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 32m from Grafton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grafton and Mostly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Grafton and 32.4 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grafton and Mostly Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.7 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Brockton. The current time is 00:14:57.

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.