How far is Brockton, MA from Wakefield, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Wakefield, MA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.1 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.36 mi
47.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.36 mi
Kilometers
47.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.1 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wakefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Wakefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Brockton
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Wakefield
18 mi
00h 26m

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
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Stoneham, Melrose

    1424 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fellsway

    1458 ft · 27 sec · Fellsway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Albion Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Albion Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1549 ft · 31 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Church Street

    1544 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Common Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Common Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    73 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
18.7 mi · 52%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 20%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 26m from Brockton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wakefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Brockton and 18 miles from Wakefield.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brockton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wakefield.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.2 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 5.1 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 6.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockton and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wakefield

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,051
Coordinates42.5064800, -71.0728300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockton (-71.01838, 42.08343)
End: Wakefield (-71.07283, 42.50648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.80 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $4.49 $5.70 $11.40

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 Wakefield. The current time is 00:37:57.

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.