Origin
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Berkley, MA
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Boston down to Berkley, you are looking at a straightforward 40.3-mile journey. Typically, you can expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is all you need to cover the costs for this short Northeast transit. Because the trip is so efficient, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are heading out for professional reasons or a visit, the lack of required stops allows for a flexible schedule that fits easily into a weekend or weekday morning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.2 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from the urban density of Boston to the more settled regions of Berkley. You will spend about 31% of your time on highways, utilizing the Southeast Expressway and I-93 to navigate the initial leg of the journey. The drive finds its rhythm on the Amvets Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch at 24.8 miles. While the route involves high-speed interstate travel, the transition into local roads keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. You will find that the road profile shifts naturally, offering a balance between fast-paced highway segments and the more measured pace of regional thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 40.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
8
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
13.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
6
38.8 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward Berkley, Dighton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward Berkley, Dighton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Porter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Padelford Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Berkley, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
School Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Devonshire Street
6
Continue on Otis Street
485 ft
·
18 sec
·
Otis Street
7
Continue on Kingston Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kingston Street
8
Turn left onto Essex Street
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
Essex Street
9
Turn slight right
86 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on MA 24
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Berkley, Dighton
17
Keep slight right at fork
111 ft
·
2 sec
18
Turn right onto Padelford Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Padelford Street
19
Continue on Porter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
20
Turn slight right onto Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Locust Street
21
Continue on Locust Street
160 ft
·
5 sec
·
Locust Street
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
428 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Turn right
90 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest transit, plan your departure around local traffic patterns, especially given the reliance on major arteries like the Southeast Expressway. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your start time. You won't need to stress about lengthy rest breaks or complex refueling stops, as the $6 fuel estimate covers the modest distance comfortably. Focus your attention on the transition points between the interstate and the Amvets Highway, as these segments dictate the flow of your trip. Staying alert during the 24.8-mile stretch on the Amvets Highway is your best strategy for maintaining a steady and stress-free arrival in Berkley.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.2 miles from Boston, MA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40.3 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berkley, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 40.3 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Boston, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berkley, MA
The final approach into Berkley, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berkley, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Berkley, MA
Evening in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
74°F
Abington, MA
20 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Boston, MA to Berkley, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Southeast Expressway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.41 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 40.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Boston, MA to Berkley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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