How far is Brockton, MA from Forestdale, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Forestdale, MA is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Forestdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Forestdale.
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Start on the route
4 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
89 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Montello Street
822 ft · 35 sec · Montello Street
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Alger Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Alger Street
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Continue on West Crook Street
547 ft · 11 sec · West Crook Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on School Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Pembroke Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
746 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Forestdale Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forestdale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Forestdale.
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.
Pilgrims Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Brockton and Rain near Forestdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Forestdale?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Brockton and 22.2 miles from Forestdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Brockton and Rain near Forestdale.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Forestdale. Straight-line distance: 38.01 mi (61.17 km).
#1 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forestdale
Forestdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6917700, -70.4994700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forestdale (-70.49947, 41.69177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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