How far is Hanson, MA from Brockton, MA?
Fastest route
The distance between Hanson, Massachusetts and Brockton, Massachusetts is approximately 8.2 miles (13.2 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via Temple St. The estimated travel time is 20 minutes.
Directions
To travel from Hanson, Massachusetts to Brockton, Massachusetts, follow these directions:
- Head northwest on MA-58 N toward E Washington St for 0.7 miles.
- Slight left to stay on MA-58 N for 1.3 miles.
- Turn left onto South Ave and continue for 1.6 miles.
- Continue onto Temple St for 2.0 miles.
- Continue onto Crescent St for 0.5 miles.
- Turn right onto Quincy St for 0.3 miles.
- Turn left onto Centre St and continue for 1.6 miles.
- Drive to Church St for 34 seconds (354 ft).
- Turn left toward Church St for 240 ft.
- Turn right onto Church St for 115 ft.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanson and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson and Brockton.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
600 ft · 15 sec · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
2 mi · 4 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Crescent Street
2 mi · 4 min · Crescent Street
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Continue on School Street
1426 ft · 53 sec · School Street
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Turn right
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanson and Brockton.
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.
Temple Street
Continue on Temple Street
2.01 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hanson and Partly Sunny near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanson to Brockton?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Hanson and 4 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hanson and Partly Sunny near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Whitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.45 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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