How far is Richmond, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Richmond, MA to Brockton, MA is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
151.02 mi
02h 30m
Flight
121.84 mi
196.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.84 mi
Kilometers
196.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.02 mi
Kilometers
243.04 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, Apr 11, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-10T21:30
Arrive Brockton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Richmond
60.9 mi
01h 15m
To Brockton
90.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
59°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 15m from Richmond
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Richmond and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Richmond and 90.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Richmond and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

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Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
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Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
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Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 121.84 mi (196.09 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,410
Coordinates42.3731400, -73.3676100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-73.367878, 42.373144)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.73
Round trip
$41.47
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.73 $41.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.44 $46.87
Premium $4.80 $25.58 $51.16
Diesel $4.49 $23.92 $47.84

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Brockton. The current time is 21:30:55.

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.