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

The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Brockton, MA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.7 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.72 mi
28.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.72 mi
Kilometers
28.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.31 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Duxbury
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Duxbury
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
Pembroke
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

From South Duxbury
10.8 mi
00h 20m
To Brockton
9.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°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 Duxbury and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Duxbury Way

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Duxbury Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2442 ft · 60 sec · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Kingstown Way

    1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way

    36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way

    2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1949 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Plain Street

    3105 ft · 1 min · Plain Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · School Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Crook Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Alger Street

    1348 ft · 31 sec · Alger Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crescent Street

  24. 24

    Continue on School Street

    1426 ft · 53 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Duxbury 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.13 mi · 15%
Auburn Street
2.51 mi · 12%
School Street
2.45 mi · 12%
Summer Street
1.97 mi · 10%
Tremont Street
1.85 mi · 9%
Crescent Street
1.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

3.13 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 20m from South Duxbury
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury 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 Duxbury to Brockton?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from South Duxbury and 9.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Duxbury and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.51 km).

South Duxbury

#1 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Standish Street (-70.683084, 42.023112)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.80 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $4.49 $3.28 $6.55

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 Duxbury and Brockton. The current time is 05:45:08.

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.