How far is Quincy, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Brockton, MA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.73 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.74 mi
18.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.73 mi
Kilometers
26.92 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM 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
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Holbrook
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
6.4 mi
00h 13m
To Brockton
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 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 Quincy and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hancock Street

    2077 ft · 58 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1006 ft · 34 sec · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1924 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hancock Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Howard Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Howard Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Montello Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Montello Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Franklin Street
3.53 mi · 21%
Washington Street
3.46 mi · 21%
North Montello Street
1.81 mi · 11%
Hancock Street
1.26 mi · 8%
Howard Street
1.06 mi · 6%
Independence Avenue
0.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Franklin Street

Continue on North Franklin Street

3.53 mi · 00h 06m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
00h 13m from Quincy
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Brockton?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Quincy and 10.3 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.

RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.89 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 Quincy and Brockton. The current time is 21:17:19.

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.