Origin
Berlin, MA
Late night in Berlin on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berlin, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Berlin, MA to Worcester, MA is 14.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via I 290, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short hop entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and highway focus, it's an ideal route for a quick transit, a simple errand, or an easy add-on to a larger journey. You'll find this drive to be very direct, with minimal fuss and a clear destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 72% of the journey taking place on I 290. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.6 miles on I 290, offering a consistent, higher-speed travel segment. The route transitions from local roads like Pleasant Street and Main Street in Berlin to the faster pace of the interstate, before likely returning to city streets as you approach Worcester. Expect a predominantly smooth, efficient drive with clear directional guidance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and Pleasant Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (River Road West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (River Road West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
River Road West
Enter roundabout onto River Road West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
River Road West
Enter roundabout onto River Road West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Turn right onto MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berlin, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Ware and Framingham.
Ware
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
Framingham
13.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Road West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Solomon Pond Mall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 62
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn slight left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Street
4
Enter roundabout onto River Road West
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Road West
5
Continue on River Road West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
River Road West
6
Enter roundabout onto River Road West
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Road West
7
Continue on River Road West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
River Road West
8
Continue on Solomon Pond Mall Road
457 ft
·
9 sec
·
Solomon Pond Mall Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
10
Merge onto I 290
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 290
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
12
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
13
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berlin, MA to Worcester, MA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Pleasant Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Berlin, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (River Road West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (River Road West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Berlin, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Ware and Framingham.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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