How far is Merrimac, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Merrimac, MA to Brockton, MA is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
73.4 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.64 mi
83.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.12 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, May 31, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimac
Sun, May 31, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimac
2026-05-31T19:58
Arrive Brockton
Sun, May 31, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimac
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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Merrimac
33 mi
00h 39m
To Brockton
40.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    120 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

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

    5 m · 6 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bartlett Street

    798 ft · 38 sec · Bartlett Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    672 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South

    805 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimac 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
23.4 mi · 32%
I 495 South
17.9 mi · 24%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 4%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 39m from Merrimac
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimac and Mostly Sunny then 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 Merrimac to Brockton?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Merrimac and 40.5 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:52 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Merrimac and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneham

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 Stoneham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8 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 8.1 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8 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 Stoneham.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.1 km).

Merrimac

#1 Merrimac

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,972
Coordinates42.8306500, -71.0022800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.002029, 42.830243)
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 28m
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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimac and Brockton. The current time is 19:58:53.

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.