How far is Hopkinton, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
49.03 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.71 mi
44.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.71 mi
Kilometers
44.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.9 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Brockton
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hopkinton
20.4 mi
00h 26m
To Brockton
28.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

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

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

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

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Belmont Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  15. 15

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
27.2 mi · 56%
Belmont Street
3.99 mi · 8%
Foundry Street
2.8 mi · 6%
Depot Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.84 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

26.9 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 26m from Hopkinton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopkinton and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Hopkinton and 28.6 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.59 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-71.522158, 42.228766)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Brockton. The current time is 21:44:09.

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.