Rockland (Massachusetts)

Rockland is a town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts. Its population was about 18,000 in the 2020 census.

Abington is a town with a population of roughly 17,000 (2020).

Hanover is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020).

Hanson is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020).

Norwell is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020).

Pembroke is a town with a population of roughly 18,000 (2020).

Where Toll House cookies were invented, Whitman is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020).

Get in
This small collection of towns can all be found directly east of Brockton. They're easily reached via Route 3, exiting onto Route 228 south. Routes 18, 58, 123 and 139 also serve the towns. From Rockland: Hanover is about 2 miles east, Abington is 2½ miles south east, Whitman is 5 miles south, and Hanson is 5 miles south east.

By train
Abington, Whitman and Hanson are on the MBTA Plymouth/Kingston commuter rail line to Boston.



Get around
In order to get around these small towns, it is quicker and more convenient to drive from point to point. If you're looking for a way to exercise or be outdoors, there is a small rail trail mostly in Rockland. It doesn't go anywhere or connect to anything, but it is scenic.

Drink




Go next

 * Boston &mdash; a multitude of things to do including duck tours, shopping, restaurants, sporting events, museums and concerts.
 * Hingham
 * Marshfield
 * Norwell