How far is Nahant, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Nahant, MA to Brockton, MA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
38.16 mi
01h 00m
Flight
24.24 mi
39.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.24 mi
Kilometers
39.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.42 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Nahant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nahant
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nahant
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 Nahant
19 mi
00h 30m
To Brockton
19.3 mi
00h 30m

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 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 Nahant and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    80 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    91 m · 14 sec · Ocean Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nahant Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Nahant Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    545 ft · 7 sec · Lynnway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nahant 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 21%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 19%
I 93 South
3.92 mi · 10%
Nahant Road
2.66 mi · 7%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 7%
Lynnway
2.25 mi · 6%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 30m from Nahant
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nahant 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 Nahant to Brockton?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 19 miles from Nahant and 19.3 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nahant 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 4.8 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 4.7 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 6.1 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 4.8 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 South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nahant and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 24.24 mi (39.01 km).

Nahant

#1 Nahant

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,506
Coordinates42.4264900, -70.9189400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.918974, 42.426452)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 Nahant and Brockton. The current time is 22:52:21.

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.