How far is Belmont, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Belmont, MA to Brockton, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
38.67 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.23 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Belmont
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Brockton
21.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Linden Street

    2172 ft · 39 sec · Linden Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Weston Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 37%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 19%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
2.36 mi · 6%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 24m from Belmont
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Brockton?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Belmont and 21.8 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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 10.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.17 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.178769, 42.396025)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Brockton. The current time is 22:36:17.

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.