How far is Palmer, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Palmer, MA to Brockton, MA is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
88.29 mi
01h 31m
Flight
67.35 mi
108.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.35 mi
Kilometers
108.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.29 mi
Kilometers
142.09 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Palmer
43.9 mi
00h 45m
To Brockton
44.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

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 Palmer and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Thorndike Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.6 mi · 68%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 14%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 8%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Thorndike Street
1.36 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

59.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 45m from Palmer
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Brockton?

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Palmer and 44.3 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 67.35 mi (108.39 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates42.1584300, -72.3286900
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.328865, 42.158315)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.67 $27.35
Premium $4.80 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.49 $13.96 $27.92

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 Palmer and Brockton. The current time is 21:15:42.

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.