How far is Rowley, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Brockton, MA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
70.16 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.33 mi
71.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.16 mi
Kilometers
112.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowley
2026-04-15T23:11
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rowley
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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Rowley
27.1 mi
00h 39m
To Brockton
43.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street Extension

    55 m · 4 sec · Central Street Extension

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 45 sec · Wethersfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradford Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Haverhill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  38. 38

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowley 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
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 10%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 8%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 6%
Newburyport Turnpike
3.84 mi · 5%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 39m from Rowley
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Rowley and Mostly Sunny then 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 Rowley to Brockton?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Rowley and 43.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Rowley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.7 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 1.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.35 km).

Rowley

#1 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.878699, 42.716788)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.29
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.65 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.80 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $4.49 $11.13 $22.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rowley and Brockton. The current time is 23:11:28.

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.