How far is Northbridge, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.18 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.68 mi
52.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-05-04T15:08
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Northbridge
21.1 mi
00h 32m
To Brockton
34.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Quaker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hartford Avenue East

    3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 140

    2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140

  19. 19

    Continue on West Central Street

    113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123: Norton, Easton

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Belmont Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Belmont Street

  32. 32

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

    1069 ft · 29 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 Northbridge 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
15.9 mi · 29%
Belmont Street
3.99 mi · 7%
Foundry Street
2.8 mi · 5%
Mendon Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Depot Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Northbridge Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 32m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northbridge and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northbridge to Brockton?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Northbridge and 34.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northbridge and Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.6 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Northbridge and Brockton. The current time is 15:08:33.

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.