How far is Petersham, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Petersham, MA to Brockton, MA is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
87.58 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.94 mi
106.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.94 mi
Kilometers
106.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.95 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 25, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Petersham
Mon, May 25, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petersham
2026-05-25T19:40
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 25, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petersham
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 Petersham
43.9 mi
00h 51m
To Brockton
43.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Street

    56 m · 8 sec · Common Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1684 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Murray Avenue

    92 m · 10 sec · Murray Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Austin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

    848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Foster Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 46 sec · Grafton Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  32. 32

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  42. 42

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersham 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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 30%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
8.39 mi · 10%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 8%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 7%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 51m from Petersham
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Petersham and Light Rain Likely near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 Petersham and 43.7 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Petersham and Light Rain Likely 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 Petersham and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 km).

Petersham

#1 Petersham

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,237
Coordinates42.4875900, -72.1870300
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Common Street (-72.186713, 42.487742)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.04
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.02 $24.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.80 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $4.49 $13.87 $27.74

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Petersham and Brockton. The current time is 19:40:08.

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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.