How far is Norfolk, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Brockton, MA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
27.76 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.67 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-17T01:42
Arrive Brockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Norfolk
10.6 mi
00h 19m
To Brockton
17.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Post Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Old Post Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walpole Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Walpole Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sharon Street

    1477 ft · 30 sec · Sharon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2406 ft · 50 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 Norfolk 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
3.93 mi · 14%
Park Street
2.58 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 8%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 7%
West Street
1.81 mi · 7%
Walpole Street
1.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

3.93 mi · 00h 07m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 19m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Brockton?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Norfolk and 17.2 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.325099, 42.119544)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $4.80 $4.70 $9.41
Diesel $4.49 $4.40 $8.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Brockton. The current time is 01:42:04.

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.