How far is Dedham, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Dedham, MA to Brockton, MA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.7 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.3 mi
21.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Dedham
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To Brockton
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward East Street Rotary

    1594 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 41%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 18%
East Street
1.65 mi · 9%
Yankee Division Highway
1.38 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.23 mi · 7%
Reynolds Memorial Highway
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

7.26 mi · 00h 08m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 13m from Dedham
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dedham and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Dedham and 9 miles from Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.7 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 12.6 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 13.3 mi (21.41 km).

Dedham

#1 Dedham

Town in Massachusetts

Population25,345
Coordinates42.2417700, -71.1661600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-71.166282, 42.241707)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.80 $2.98 $5.95
Diesel $4.49 $2.78 $5.57

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 Dedham and Brockton. The current time is 00:17:18.

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.