How far is Medford, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Medford, MA to Brockton, MA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.76 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.57 mi
37.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.89 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Medford
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Brockton
15 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Medford and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Salem Street

    154 m · 9 sec · Salem Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle

    14 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston

    773 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 27%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 24%
I 93 South
5.05 mi · 17%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 10%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.23 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 20m from Medford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medford 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 Medford to Brockton?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Medford and 15 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.6 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 8.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.6 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population60,847
Coordinates42.4184300, -71.1061600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 Medford and Brockton. The current time is 23:04:59.

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.