How far is Sherborn, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Sherborn, MA to Brockton, MA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
28.88 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.97 mi
33.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherborn
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sherborn
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
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Sherborn
12.9 mi
00h 22m
To Brockton
15.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Sherborn and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawin Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Sawin Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Meadows Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    616 ft · 12 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Post Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Old Post Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walpole Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Walpole Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sharon Street

    1477 ft · 30 sec · Sharon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    1504 ft · 34 sec · North Pearl Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2406 ft · 50 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherborn 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
6.32 mi · 22%
North Meadows Road
2.89 mi · 10%
Park Street
2.58 mi · 9%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Walpole Street
1.65 mi · 6%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

3.93 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 22m from Sherborn
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherborn 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 Sherborn to Brockton?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Sherborn and 15.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sherborn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherborn and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).

Sherborn

#1 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawin Street (-71.369801, 42.239033)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 Sherborn and Brockton. The current time is 22:34:24.

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.