How far is Swampscott, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Swampscott, MA to Brockton, MA is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
36.75 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.27 mi
43.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.15 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swampscott
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swampscott
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Swampscott
18.2 mi
00h 29m
To Brockton
18.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Swampscott and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hardy Road

    65 m · 10 sec · Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monument Avenue

    114 m · 12 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Monument Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Monument Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street

    660 ft · 13 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Shore Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  25. 25

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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swampscott 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
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 22%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 20%
I 93 South
3.92 mi · 11%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 7%
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 6%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.57 mi · 4%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 29m from Swampscott
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Swampscott 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 Swampscott to Brockton?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Swampscott and 18.5 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Swampscott and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.4 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 5.3 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 6.7 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 5.5 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swampscott and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.88 km).

Swampscott

#1 Swampscott

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,462
Coordinates42.4709300, -70.9175500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Hardy Road (-70.917588, 42.47088)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.11
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.06 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.72 $11.43
Premium $4.80 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $4.49 $5.83 $11.67

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 Swampscott and Brockton. The current time is 23:40:02.

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.