How far is Brockton, MA from Medford, MA?
The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Medford, MA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockton and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockton and Medford.
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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 · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Montello Street
57 m · 14 sec · Montello Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
701 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
158 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
2942 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
946 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Street Circle
861 ft · 15 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
584 ft · 49 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
16 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockton and Medford.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Brockton and Mostly Cloudy near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brockton to Medford?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Brockton and 14.7 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 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 $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brockton and Mostly Cloudy near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Medford. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 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 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
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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