How far is Southborough, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Southborough, MA to Brockton, MA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.81 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.12 mi
48.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.12 mi
Kilometers
48.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.28 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Southborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southborough
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southborough
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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Southborough
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Brockton
20.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southborough and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southborough 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 29%
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 27%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 17%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.42 mi · 3%
Boston Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 25m from Southborough
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southborough and Slight 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 Southborough to Brockton?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Southborough and 20.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.1 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 9 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 7.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southborough and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 30.12 mi (48.47 km).

Southborough

#1 Southborough

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,200
Coordinates42.3056500, -71.5245100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.5246, 42.305788)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southborough and Brockton. The current time is 22:33:48.

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.