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Trip from Newton, MA to Berlin, MA

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Drive Time

44m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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Berlin, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newton, MA to Berlin, MA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Boston Post Road Bypass, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Commonwealth Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Boston Post Road Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

13.7 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boston Post Road Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Newton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (I 495 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | Newton Street

Turn right onto Newton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 495 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 495 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
8
25.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newton, MA and Berlin, MA, road signs point toward Hudson and Clinton.

Hudson

25.1 mi in | ~39m

Clinton

25.4 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Boston Post Road Bypass 12.6 mi 20m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 3.5 mi 4m
Commonwealth Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Central Street 2 mi 3m
Newton Street 1.8 mi 3m
Lincoln Street 1.5 mi 2m
South Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Boston Post Road Bypass — 12.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Berlin, MA.

1

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Homer Street
2

Turn left onto MA 30

1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on MA 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
4

Continue on MA 30

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Avenue
5

Turn right onto Newton Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on Wellesley Street

495 ft · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
7

Continue on School Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · School Street
8

Turn left onto US 20

13 mi · 20 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
9

Continue on US 20

0.5 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
10

Continue on Lincoln Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Lakeside Avenue
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
13

Merge onto I 495

3.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 67 Toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

255 ft · 9 sec
Toward MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto MA 62

2.0 mi · 3 min · Central Street
17

Arrive at destination

MA 62

Trip Plan

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 13.7 miles from Newton, MA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 27.4 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.7 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newton, 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 Newton, MA

This is one driving day of about 27.4 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newton, 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 Boston Post Road Bypass for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.7 mi from Newton, MA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

14 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.7 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Berlin, MA

The final approach into Berlin, 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 Berlin, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $15
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.78 $9.56
premium $4.82 $5.20 $10.41
diesel $5.61 $6.05 $12.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berlin, MA

Evening in Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

14 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

25 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

44m 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 Newton, MA to Berlin, MA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boston Post Road Bypass, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Commonwealth Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Newton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (I 495 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newton, MA and Berlin, MA, road signs point toward Hudson and Clinton.

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