How far is Harvard, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Harvard, MA to Brockton, MA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
53.43 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.76 mi
65.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.76 mi
Kilometers
65.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.43 mi
Kilometers
85.99 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 4, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Harvard
Mon, May 4, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvard
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 4, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvard
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Harvard
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Brockton
28.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Harvard and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massachusetts Avenue

    1457 ft · 29 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    3055 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.8 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvard 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 34%
Massachusetts Avenue
7.65 mi · 14%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 14%
Concord Turnpike
3.72 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 7%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 31m from Harvard
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harvard and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Harvard and 28.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 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 10.1 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).

Harvard

#1 Harvard

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population6,618
Coordinates42.5000900, -71.5828400
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Massachusetts Avenue (-71.58332, 42.499955)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvard and Brockton. The current time is 20:28:08.

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.