Adjacent to Boston, Brookline combines city accessibility with tree-lined residential streets. This 6.8-square-mile community features distinct neighborhoods, from the active streets of North Brookline to the established estates of South Brookline. Coolidge Corner and Washington Square serve as central commercial districts, where historic architecture houses independent shops and the landmark Coolidge Corner Theatre.
The town's green spaces include the Emerald Necklace park system, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and Larz Anderson Park, which spans 64 acres and houses the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Commuters benefit from MBTA Green Line access via the C and D branches, providing direct routes to downtown Boston. Brookline's public schools consistently rank among Massachusetts' top districts. The area's notable landmarks include the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site, preserving the president's birthplace.
Learn more about living in Brookline| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
Transportation options available in Brookline include Englewood Avenue Station, located 0.2 mile from 17 Englewood Ave. 17 Englewood Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.8 miles or 18 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.8 mi |
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Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Hammond Pond Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 41 min | 23.1 mi |
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
