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North Brighton, Massachusetts, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In North Brighton, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:23:59 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,531
District: Suffolk County

📍 Cities Near To North Brighton


Find cities, states and countries closest to North Brighton in Massachusetts, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around North Brighton.

📍 North Brighton Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for North Brighton from our regional database:

State / RegionMassachusetts
DistrictSuffolk County
Total Population6,531
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude42.3584° N
Center Longitude-71.1384° E
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Massachusetts#237 of 488
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1 2 1
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Allston Allston1 1 1
East (E)
National Flag Of Allston/Brighton Allston/Brighton0 0 0
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arlington Arlington4 7 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ashmont Ashmont6 10 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Back Bay Back Bay3 4 2
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Back of the Hill Back of the Hill2 4 2
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Beacon Hill Beacon Hill4 6 3
East (E)
National Flag Of Beaconsfield Beaconsfield2 2 1
South (S)
National Flag Of Bellevue Bellevue5 8 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Belmont Belmont3 5 3
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bemis Bemis3 5 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Boston Boston4 6 3
East (E)
National Flag Of Boston Seaport Boston Seaport5 8 4
East (E)
National Flag Of Brighton Brighton1 2 1
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To North Brighton


States and regions closest to Massachusetts (home state of North Brighton), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Connecticut Connecticut104 167 90
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware325 523 282
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia382 615 332
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maine Maine219 353 190
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland360 579 313
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick376 605 326
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire55 89 48
North (N)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey226 363 196
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of New York New York179 288 156
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania311 500 270
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To North Brighton


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from North Brighton's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to North Brighton. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Massachusetts, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
North Brighton (You)Massachusetts6,531
Allston/BrightonMassachusetts4,1850.4SW
AllstonMassachusetts28,8211.0E
Lower AllstonMassachusetts6,5701.2NE
BrightonMassachusetts45,9771.7WSW
AberdeenMassachusetts3,5751.8SSW
Coolidge CornerMassachusetts5,1971.8SE
FaneuilMassachusetts2,5902.1W
West Cambridge/Harvard SquareMassachusetts8,0232.2NE
BeaconsfieldMassachusetts7,1992.4S
ReservoirMassachusetts5,9042.8SSW

🏆 Massachusetts City Rankings

How does North Brighton rank within Massachusetts? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where North Brighton appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Boston653,833
South Boston571,281
Worcester206,518
Springfield154,341
Lowell110,699
Cambridge110,402
New Bedford101,079
Dorchester97,826
Brockton95,314
Fall River94,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Plymouth347.06
Edgartown317.79
Chilmark260.10
Boston232.17
Barnstable197.73
Middleborough186.90
Head of Westport166.80
New Salem151.90
Falmouth141.00
Sandisfield137.20

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Fenway/Kenmore11,754.83
North End10,664.21
Somerville7,348.40
Chelsea6,184.93
Cambridge5,993.59
Everett4,847.37
Malden4,640.43
Lawrence4,183.06
Brookline3,335.15
Arlington3,008.71
✈️ Nearest Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
IATA: BOS
11 km (7 mi) from North Brighton
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Massachusetts Cities
North Brighton ranks #237 of 488 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to North Brighton? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where North Brighton Sits on the Map

North Brighton sits inside Massachusetts, United States and ranks #237 of 488 cities in Massachusetts by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from North Brighton to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from North Brighton outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to North Brighton and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack North Brighton against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Massachusetts city rankings

🌎 Beyond North Brighton: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to North Brighton and the countries closest to North Brighton by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from North Brighton, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around North Brighton at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through North Brighton

If you're stringing together stops in Massachusetts, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from North Brighton — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 North Brighton MapView the North Brighton map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ North Brighton Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Massachusetts OverviewExplore the Massachusetts state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From North Brighton

Which cities are closest to North Brighton?

See the Cities Near To North Brighton table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Massachusetts by population and density.

How is the distance from North Brighton to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of North Brighton and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the North Brighton map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from North Brighton will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from North Brighton to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around North Brighton?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of North Brighton. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Massachusetts city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does North Brighton compare in size to the cities near it?

North Brighton ranks #237 of 488 cities in Massachusetts by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to North Brighton?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to North Brighton is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.