How far is Berlin, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Berlin, MA to Boston, MA is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.34 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.51 mi
47.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.34 mi
Kilometers
66.53 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Berlin
20.4 mi
00h 22m
To Boston
20.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 67%
I 495 South
9.29 mi · 22%
Central Street
1.68 mi · 4%
I 90
0.69 mi · 2%
South Station
0.33 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 22m from Berlin
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Berlin and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Boston?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Berlin and 20.9 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Berlin and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Boston. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,731
Coordinates42.3812000, -71.6370100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.636959, 42.381545)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.80 $7.01 $14.01
Diesel $4.49 $6.55 $13.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Berlin and Boston. The current time is 21:14:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.