How far is Brockton, MA from Dalton, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Dalton, MA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.7 mi
03h 23m
Flight
113.06 mi
181.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.7 mi
Kilometers
250.57 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Dalton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brockton
77.7 mi
01h 41m
To Dalton
78 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montello Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Montello Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  33. 33

    Take the exit straight

    96 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · East Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Haworth Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Haworth Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue

    67 m · 10 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Dalton.

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
43 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 72%
I 95 North
12 mi · 8%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 5%
East Street
3.58 mi · 2%
Holmes Road
3.49 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 41m from Brockton
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Dalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Brockton and 78 miles from Dalton.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brockton and Partly Sunny near Dalton.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.95 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Dalton

#2 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $21.36
Round trip
$42.71
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.36 $42.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.80 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $4.49 $24.64 $49.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Dalton. The current time is 03:53:45.

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.