How far is South Amherst, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from South Amherst, MA to Brockton, MA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
105.04 mi
02h 03m
Flight
78.12 mi
125.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.04 mi
Kilometers
169.04 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in South Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Amherst
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Amherst
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Amherst
52.9 mi
01h 01m
To Brockton
52.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pomeroy Lane

    89 m · 10 sec · Pomeroy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South East Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    750 ft · 16 sec · Allen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Amherst and Brockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.6 mi · 57%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 12%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 7%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
Bay Road
3.89 mi · 4%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

59.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 01m from South Amherst
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Brockton?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from South Amherst and 52.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.73 km).

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#1 South Amherst

Village in the United States

Population4,994
Coordinates42.3403700, -72.5050900
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pomeroy Lane (-72.505088, 42.340303)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.80 $17.80 $35.61
Diesel $4.49 $16.65 $33.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Amherst and Brockton. The current time is 03:30:40.

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.