How far is Dalton, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Brockton, MA is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Brockton.
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Start on Stockbridge Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Haworth Street
119 m · 21 sec · Haworth Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dalton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Merrill Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Merrill Road
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Turn left onto Junction Road
133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road
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Continue on Junction Road
55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road
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Turn straight onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton
1728 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway
130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
157 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
125 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn uturn
21 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Brockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Brockton?
The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Dalton and 77.9 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.95 km).
#1 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockton
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,770 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.0183800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.36 | $42.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $26.35 | $52.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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