Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Berlin, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Berlin, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head west from Boston to Berlin, Massachusetts, this 39-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 55 minutes. You will start by navigating through local streets like Tremont Street and Marginal Road before transitioning onto I-90 West. Because the entire trek is under an hour, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an economical way to move between these two Northeast locations. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| I 495 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Turnpike Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Tremont Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Berlin, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Tremont Street
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
Tremont Street
3
Continue on Tremont Street
482 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tremont Street
4
Turn right onto Marginal Road
316 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marginal Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
6
Merge onto I 90
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto MA 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on MA 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turnpike Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 67
Toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
255 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MA 62
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
16
Arrive at destination
MA 62
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 23.3 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
6
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
36.7 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.58
Massachusetts Turnpike
(22.2 mi)
$1.33
Turnpike Road
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
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
Berlin, MA
Late night in Berlin on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate out of the city and onto the interstate. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous cruise. You will find that the road demands your attention as you transition from urban streets to the interstate system. This route lacks a significant long, uninterrupted stretch, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary highway fatigue.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
445 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
478 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
445 ft
~33.4 mi in
Elevation Range
435 ft
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 Boston, MA and Berlin, MA, road signs point toward Southboro, Worcester, Hudson and Clinton.
Southboro
23.3 mi in
|
~31m
Worcester
24.1 mi in
|
~33m
Hudson
36.7 mi in
|
~50m
Clinton
37 mi in
|
~51m
About the Cities
Starting in Boston, MA
Full guide →A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
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 55m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.58 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berlin, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). 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 Berlin, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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