Origin
Berlin, MA
Morning in Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berlin, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Berlin, MA
Full guide →Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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