How far is Brockton, MA from Lincoln, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Lincoln, MA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.7 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.24 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 Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM 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
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
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 Brockton
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Lincoln
16.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Trapelo Road, Lincoln

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Trapelo Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sandy Pond Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
18 mi · 53%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 21%
Trapelo Road
2.85 mi · 8%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
1.41 mi · 4%
I 93 South
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 24m from Brockton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 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 Brockton and 16.8 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brockton and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

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 10.8 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 10.7 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 9.9 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 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 Brockton and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,993
Coordinates42.4259300, -71.3039500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Lincoln (-71.30395, 42.42593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockton and Lincoln. The current time is 05:13:10.

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.