How far is New Salem, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from New Salem, MA to Brockton, MA is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
95.47 mi
01h 46m
Flight
73.17 mi
117.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.17 mi
Kilometers
117.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.47 mi
Kilometers
153.64 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, May 30, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in New Salem
Sat, May 30, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Salem
2026-05-30T03:37
Arrive Brockton
Sat, May 30, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Salem
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From New Salem
47.5 mi
00h 53m
To Brockton
47.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Salem and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Salem 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Shays Highway
35.3 mi · 37%
Yankee Division Highway
18.3 mi · 19%
Concord Turnpike
16.3 mi · 17%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 8%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 53m from New Salem
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving New Salem and 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 New Salem to Brockton?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from New Salem and 47.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around New Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Salem and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 73.17 mi (117.75 km).

New Salem

#1 New Salem

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,034
Coordinates42.5042600, -72.3320300
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.331997, 42.504253)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.80 $16.17 $32.35
Diesel $4.49 $15.12 $30.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Salem and Brockton. The current time is 03:37:18.

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.