How far is Stow, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Stow, MA to Brockton, MA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.03 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.9 mi
56.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.9 mi
Kilometers
56.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.29 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Stow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stow
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stow
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 Stow
21.3 mi
00h 31m
To Brockton
26.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Stow and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Crescent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Hill Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Library Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Great Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road

    1931 ft · 42 sec · Hudson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 23 sec · Cochituate Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto School Street

    2542 ft · 51 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newton Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Newton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    2363 ft · 52 sec · South Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Canton

    974 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stow 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
12.3 mi · 26%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 15%
Boston Post Road
3.44 mi · 7%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 7%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 6%
Great Road
3.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 31m from Stow
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stow 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 Stow to Brockton?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 21.3 miles from Stow and 26.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stow and Partly Sunny 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 9.2 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 9.1 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 9.5 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 Stow and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 34.9 mi (56.16 km).

Stow

#1 Stow

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population7,178
Coordinates42.4370400, -71.5056200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Crescent Street (-71.505653, 42.437109)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.47 $14.95
Premium $4.80 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $4.49 $7.63 $15.26

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 Stow and Brockton. The current time is 01:57:28.

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.