How far is Norwell, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Norwell, MA to Brockton, MA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
13.84 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.71 mi
20.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.84 mi
Kilometers
22.28 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Norwell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwell
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwell
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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Norwell
7 mi
00h 15m
To Brockton
6.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Webster Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Webster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Water Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1844 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1698 ft · 38 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    886 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brockton Avenue

    2300 ft · 1 min · Brockton Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brockton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Brockton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montello Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Montello Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwell 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Webster Street
3.31 mi · 24%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 21%
Centre Street
2.19 mi · 16%
Brockton Avenue
1.96 mi · 14%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 12%
East Water Street
0.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Webster Street

Continue on Webster Street

3.31 mi · 00h 06m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 15m from Norwell
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwell and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Norwell and 6.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwell and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwell and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.46 km).

Norwell

#1 Norwell

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,171
Coordinates42.1617700, -70.7939300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.793928, 42.16176)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.81
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.15 $4.31
Premium $4.80 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.49 $2.20 $4.40

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 Norwell and Brockton. The current time is 01:25:30.

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.