How far is Marblehead, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Brockton, MA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.89 mi
Kilometers
65.81 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Marblehead
20.2 mi
00h 34m
To Brockton
20.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Marblehead and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    656 ft · 9 sec · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  41. 41

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead 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
42 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 20%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 18%
I 93 South
3.92 mi · 10%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 34m from Marblehead
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marblehead 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 Marblehead to Brockton?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Marblehead and 20.7 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.6 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 3.5 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 4.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marblehead and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowland Court (-70.857858, 42.500079)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.80 $6.91 $13.82
Diesel $4.49 $6.46 $12.93

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 Marblehead and Brockton. The current time is 23:31:41.

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.