How far is Harwich, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to Brockton, MA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
73.33 mi
01h 20m
Flight
55.71 mi
89.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.71 mi
Kilometers
89.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.33 mi
Kilometers
118.02 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwich
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Harwich
36.5 mi
00h 40m
To Brockton
36.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
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 Harwich and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwich and Brockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.2 mi · 40%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 37%
Amvets Highway
7.67 mi · 10%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 4%
Belmont Street
2.37 mi · 3%
Pleasant Lake Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

26.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 40m from Harwich
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harwich 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 Harwich to Brockton?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Harwich and 36.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 55.71 mi (89.66 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.15
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.08 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.39 $22.78
Premium $4.80 $12.43 $24.86
Diesel $4.49 $11.62 $23.25

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 Harwich and Brockton. The current time is 21:13:31.

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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.