Overview
Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 17 mi away. Directions
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA OR "T"). Commuter rail Needham Line service linking to Boston. In Dedham, the Dedham and Endicott stations are on the Commuter Rail.
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Get in
By train
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA OR "T"). Commuter rail Needham Line service linking to Boston. In Dedham, the Dedham and Endicott stations are on the Commuter Rail.
By car
Dedham is located right on Interstate 95 (also known as Route 128). Route 109 is a thoroughfare that runs through Dedham.
By bus
The 34E bus is accessible from Forest Hills, it makes many stops along Washington Street in Dedham, runs every 30 to 60 minutes 7 days a week. The 52 bus from Watertown and Newton runs to Dedham very infrequently on weekdays only. The 34, 35, and 52 buses all terminate at the Dedham Mall. The 33 bus ends at the eastern border of Dedham.
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