How far is West Barnstable, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from West Barnstable, MA to Brockton, MA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
56.05 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.17 mi
67.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.2 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Barnstable
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Barnstable
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
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From West Barnstable
27.9 mi
00h 33m
To Brockton
28.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 West Barnstable and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Barnstable and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Meetinghouse Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meetinghouse Way

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    733 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 East: Brockton

    2217 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Barnstable 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.2 mi · 52%
Mid Cape Highway
10.5 mi · 19%
Amvets Highway
7.67 mi · 14%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 5%
Belmont Street
2.37 mi · 4%
MA 24 North
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
00h 33m from West Barnstable
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Barnstable to Brockton?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from West Barnstable and 28.1 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Brockton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Barnstable and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 km).

West Barnstable

#1 West Barnstable

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,508
Coordinates41.7056600, -70.3744700
Altitude13
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 Way (-70.374733, 41.705812)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.71 $17.41
Premium $4.80 $9.50 $19.00
Diesel $4.49 $8.89 $17.77

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 West Barnstable and Brockton. The current time is 03:55:13.

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.