How far is Northampton, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Northampton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
118.48 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.72 mi
136.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.72 mi
Kilometers
136.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.68 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Northampton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northampton
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northampton
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Northampton
59 mi
01h 02m
To Brockton
59.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Northampton and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bancroft Road

    641 ft · 34 sec · Bancroft Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1031 ft · 50 sec · Crescent Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  7. 7

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

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  21. 21

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northampton 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
76.7 mi · 65%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Mount Tom Road
11.2 mi · 9%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

76.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 02m from Northampton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Northampton 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 Northampton to Brockton?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Northampton and 59.4 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Northampton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 84.72 mi (136.34 km).

Northampton

#1 Northampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,362
Coordinates42.3250900, -72.6412000
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Bancroft Road (-72.640889, 42.324965)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.80 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $4.49 $18.76 $37.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Northampton and Brockton. The current time is 19:38:30.

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.