How far is South Boston, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from South Boston, MA to Brockton, MA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Brockton.
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Start on Dorchester Street
52 m · 9 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn right onto Mercer Street
100 m · 13 sec · Mercer Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Street
148 m · 17 sec · Telegraph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Street
811 ft · 37 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn left onto Old Colony Avenue
840 ft · 31 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pacuska Circle
29 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Old Colony Avenue
1814 ft · 34 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Turn straight onto Columbia Road
896 ft · 17 sec · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kosciuszko Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the rotary onto Columbia Road
734 ft · 21 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto I-93 South, US 1 South: Quincy, Cape Cod
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
1728 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Court Street
706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Montello Street
1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Boston and Brockton.
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.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Boston and 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 South Boston to Brockton?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from South Boston and 11.6 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.92 km).
#1 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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