How far is Swansea, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from Swansea, MA to Brockton, MA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and Brockton.
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Start on the route
66 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
105 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
1187 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Read Street
2096 ft · 43 sec · Read Street
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Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
675 ft · 18 sec · Lees River Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 79 North: Middleboro
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Fall River Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
22.9 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton
2217 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Belmont Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
125 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn uturn
21 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansea and Brockton.
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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
22.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Swansea and Sunny near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swansea to Brockton?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Swansea and 15.7 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Swansea and Sunny near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Taunton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taunton.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 km).
#1 Swansea
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
| Population | 17,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.7481600, -71.1897700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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