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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.73 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.35 mi
27.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.73 mi
Kilometers
36.58 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in South Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Boston
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Boston
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From South Boston
11.2 mi
00h 19m
To Brockton
11.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorchester Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Dorchester Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mercer Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Mercer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Telegraph Street

    148 m · 17 sec · Telegraph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Street

    811 ft · 37 sec · Dorchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Colony Avenue

    840 ft · 31 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pacuska Circle

    29 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Old Colony Avenue

    1814 ft · 34 sec · Old Colony Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Columbia Road

    896 ft · 17 sec · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kosciuszko Circle

    6 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Columbia Road

    734 ft · 21 sec · Columbia Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I-93 South, US 1 South: Quincy, Cape Cod

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Boston 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 32%
Southeast Expressway
6.73 mi · 30%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 15%
Pleasant Street
1.42 mi · 6%
Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.76 mi · 3%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 19m from South Boston
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 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 10.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.92 km).

South Boston

#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.

Population571,281
Coordinates42.3334300, -71.0494900
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: Dorchester Street (-71.049618, 42.333581)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Boston and Brockton. The current time is 06:19:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.