How far is Onset, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Onset, MA to Brockton, MA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
36.01 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.02 mi
48.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.01 mi
Kilometers
57.95 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onset
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onset
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Onset
18 mi
00h 22m
To Brockton
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Onset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Onset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Depot Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1084 ft · 26 sec · Cranberry Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway

    933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West

    1607 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

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

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onset 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 25 West
21.8 mi · 60%
Amvets Highway
7.67 mi · 21%
Belmont Street
2.37 mi · 7%
Onset Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
MA 24 North
0.85 mi · 2%
MA 123 East
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 25 West

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 22m from Onset
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Onset 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 Onset to Brockton?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Onset and 18 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Onset and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onset and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.31 km).

Onset

#1 Onset

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.6578100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Onset Avenue (-70.657834, 41.741655)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.80 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $4.49 $5.70 $11.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Onset and Brockton. The current time is 04:20:10.

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.