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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.19 mi
00h 43m
Flight
16.49 mi
26.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.49 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Sat, May 2, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Sat, May 2, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-05-02T12:28
Arrive Brockton
Sat, May 2, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Jamaica Plain
9.9 mi
00h 21m
To Brockton
10.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    5 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arborway

    1 km · 2 min · Arborway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    44 m · 7 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Arborway

    2269 ft · 1 min · Arborway

  6. 6

    Continue on Morton Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Morton Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morton Street

    1 km · 1 min · Morton Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    877 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1247 ft · 28 sec · Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Randolph Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Randolph Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Randolph Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Canton

    1589 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    797 ft · 12 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Street

    706 ft · 21 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Montello Street

    1050 ft · 41 sec · Montello Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Plain 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 36%
Randolph Avenue
4.24 mi · 21%
Morton Street
2.79 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
1.42 mi · 7%
Arborway
1.07 mi · 5%
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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 21m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.4 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
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 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 Jamaica Plain and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Street (-71.120143, 42.309822)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and Brockton. The current time is 12:28:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.