How far is Plympton, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Plympton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
15.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.82 mi
22.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.52 mi
Kilometers
24.97 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Plympton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plympton
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plympton
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
East Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Plympton
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Brockton
6.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Plympton and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parsonage Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Parsonage Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1675 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Monponsett Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monponsett Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Plymouth Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Crook Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alger Street

    1348 ft · 31 sec · Alger Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street

  11. 11

    Continue on School Street

    1426 ft · 53 sec · School Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plympton 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 30%
Plymouth Street
4.28 mi · 28%
Auburn Street
2.51 mi · 16%
Palmer Road
1.8 mi · 12%
Crescent Street
1.75 mi · 11%
Monponsett Street
1.43 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Turn slight right onto Washington Street

4.73 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bridgewater
00h 13m from Plympton
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Plympton 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 Plympton to Brockton?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

East Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Plympton and 6.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

36 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plympton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).

Plympton

#1 Plympton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,998
Coordinates41.9528800, -70.8144800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Parsonage Road (-70.814347, 41.952821)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.80 $2.64 $5.28
Diesel $4.49 $2.47 $4.94

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 Plympton and Brockton. The current time is 06:56:20.

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.