How far is Southbridge, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Brockton, MA is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
77.39 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.54 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbridge
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Brockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbridge
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Southbridge
38.5 mi
00h 42m
To Brockton
38.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Southbridge Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Fiskdale as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
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 Southbridge and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    44 mi · 51 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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbridge 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi · 57%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 16%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.04 mi · 5%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

44 mi · 00h 51m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 42m from Southbridge
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southbridge 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 Southbridge to Brockton?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Southbridge and 38.9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.78 km).

Southbridge

#1 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.033555, 42.075183)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.24
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.62 $21.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.80 $13.10 $26.20
Diesel $4.49 $12.25 $24.50

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 Southbridge and Brockton. The current time is 22:33:02.

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.