How far is Plymouth, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Brockton, MA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
32.72 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.98 mi
32.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Fri, May 1, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, May 1, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-01T13:20
Arrive Brockton
Fri, May 1, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pembroke
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

From Plymouth
11.5 mi
00h 21m
To Brockton
21.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Friday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

    592 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3265 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pembroke Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street

  9. 9

    Continue on School Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Crook Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Alger Street

    1348 ft · 31 sec · Alger Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street

    1426 ft · 53 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.56 mi · 14%
School Street
3.71 mi · 11%
Pembroke Street
3.33 mi · 10%
Pilgrims Highway
2.74 mi · 8%
Auburn Street
2.51 mi · 8%
Crescent Street
1.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

School Street

Continue on School Street

3.44 mi · 00h 07m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 21m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Plymouth and 21.2 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.16 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-70.667374, 41.958337)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Brockton. The current time is 13:20:55.

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.