How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Brockton, MA?
The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Brockton, MA is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Plain and Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Brockton.
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Start on Orchard Street
95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
5 m · 7 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Arborway
1 km · 2 min · Arborway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
44 m · 7 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Arborway
2269 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Continue on Morton Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Morton Street
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Continue on Morton Street
1 km · 1 min · Morton Street
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
877 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1247 ft · 28 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Randolph Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · Randolph Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Canton
1589 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
797 ft · 12 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Court Street
706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Montello Street
1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 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 Jamaica Plain and Brockton.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to Brockton?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 9.9 miles from Jamaica Plain and 10.3 miles from Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Chelsea City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).
#1 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
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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