How far is Ludlow, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Ludlow, MA to Brockton, MA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
96.59 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.88 mi
120.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.88 mi
Kilometers
120.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.44 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-18T11:25
Arrive Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ludlow
48.1 mi
00h 50m
To Brockton
48.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    87 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

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

    622 ft · 30 sec · Howard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 46 sec · Sewall Street

  8. 8

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

    1617 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 70%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 13%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 8%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Center Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

67.5 mi · 01h 18m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 50m from Ludlow
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ludlow and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Ludlow and 48.5 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ludlow and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 74.88 mi (120.51 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.80 $16.36 $32.73
Diesel $4.49 $15.30 $30.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludlow and Brockton. The current time is 11:25:54.

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.