Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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The drive from Berkley, MA to Worcester, MA covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Turnpike Road, Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 57.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Turnpike Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 miles on I 495.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Turnpike Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto West Water Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkley, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Marlboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 34.6 mi | 39m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Bay Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Berkley Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MA and Worcester, MA.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Berkley Street
Turn left onto Plain Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Water Street
Continue on Weir Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 138
Continue on MA 138
Turn straight onto Bay Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Berkley, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Berkley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Worcester, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Berkley on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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