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

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Brockton, MA is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
54.3 mi
01h 08m
Flight
29.67 mi
47.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.67 mi
Kilometers
47.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T17:55
Arrive Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Peabody
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
South Boston
MA

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.

From South Peabody
19.4 mi
00h 34m
To Brockton
34.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
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 Peabody and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    2424 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2885 ft · 53 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Avenue

    54 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  21. 21

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Peabody 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 15%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 13%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 11%
I 93 South
3.41 mi · 6%
Broadway
3.26 mi · 6%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 11m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 34m from South Peabody
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody 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 Peabody to Brockton?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from South Peabody and 34.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4.3 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 4.2 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 29.67 mi (47.75 km).

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#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.80 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $4.49 $8.62 $17.23

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 Peabody and Brockton. The current time is 17:55:19.

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.