How far is Worcester, MA from Berlin, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Berlin, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Berlin.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Salomon Pond, Mall Road, Berlin
1520 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Solomon Pond Road
985 ft · 22 sec · Solomon Pond Road
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Continue on Solomon Pond Mall Road
665 ft · 19 sec · Solomon Pond Mall Road
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Continue on River Road West
1895 ft · 49 sec · River Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road West Rotary
28 m · 2 sec · River Road West
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Exit the rotary onto River Road West
718 ft · 18 sec · River Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Street Rotary
80 m · 5 sec · South Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Street
1586 ft · 32 sec · South Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
684 ft · 23 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Berlin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 290
Merge slight right
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Berlin?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Worcester and 7.5 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.94 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berlin
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.3812000, -71.6370100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-71.63701, 42.3812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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