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

The driving distance from South Lancaster, MA to Brockton, MA is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.29 mi
01h 18m
Flight
42.32 mi
68.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Mon, May 25, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in South Lancaster
Tue, May 26, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lancaster
2026-05-25T21:52
Arrive Brockton
Mon, May 25, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Lancaster
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From South Lancaster
30.9 mi
00h 39m
To Brockton
37.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    89 m · 17 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prescott Street

    67 m · 11 sec · Prescott Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sawyer Street

    104 m · 20 sec · Sawyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Narrow Lane

    123 m · 23 sec · Narrow Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    89 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bolton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bolton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Bridge Road

    153 m · 15 sec · Center Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lower Bolton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Still River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lancaster 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.2 mi · 24%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 18%
I 495 South
12 mi · 18%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.17 mi · 5%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 39m from South Lancaster
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving South Lancaster and Light Rain Likely near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from South Lancaster and 37.4 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around South Lancaster and Light Rain Likely near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lancaster and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 42.32 mi (68.11 km).

South Lancaster

#1 South Lancaster

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population1,894
Coordinates42.4445400, -71.6870100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Street (-71.687252, 42.444617)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $4.80 $11.57 $23.13
Diesel $4.49 $10.82 $21.63

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between South Lancaster and Brockton. The current time is 21:52:12.

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.