How far is Sterling, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Sterling, MA to Brockton, MA is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
65.92 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.16 mi
72.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.92 mi
Kilometers
106.09 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling
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 Sterling
32.9 mi
00h 37m
To Brockton
33 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meetinghouse Hill Road

    88 m · 11 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Street

    77 m · 11 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    587 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Clinton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sterling Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.2 mi · 25%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 18%
I 495 South
12 mi · 18%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 11%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 4%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 37m from Sterling
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sterling and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Brockton?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 32.9 miles from Sterling and 33 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling and Partly Sunny 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 Sterling and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.68 km).

Sterling

#1 Sterling

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,166
Coordinates42.4375900, -71.7606300
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Meetinghouse Hill Road (-71.760618, 42.43763)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.13
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.06 $18.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.80 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.49 $10.46 $20.91

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 Sterling and Brockton. The current time is 01:57:39.

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.