How far is Brockton, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Brockton, MA to Waltham, MA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.48 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockton
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brockton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Waltham
15.4 mi
00h 19m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street

    155 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale

    131 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Grove Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grove Street

    2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grove Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
11.8 mi · 40%
Amvets Highway
7.07 mi · 24%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
1.41 mi · 5%
Grove Street
1.14 mi · 4%
Moody Street
1.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 19m from Brockton
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brockton and Partly Sunny near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Brockton and 15.4 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 11.1 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 11 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 10.8 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 13.7 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 Waltham. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.17 km).

Brockton

#1 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
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 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.57 $9.15
Premium $4.80 $4.99 $9.98
Diesel $4.49 $4.67 $9.34

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 Waltham. The current time is 01:16:21.

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.