How far is Worcester, MA from Bernardston, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Bernardston, MA is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.2 mi
01h 36m
Flight
47.4 mi
76.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.4 mi
Kilometers
76.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.66 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bernardston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Bernardston
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Petersham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
29.1 mi
00h 48m
To Bernardston
29.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Bernardston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Bernardston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East

    1974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

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

    1510 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Bernardston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
6.91 mi · 12%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 10%
Mohawk Trail
4.93 mi · 8%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 8%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 7%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 48m from Worcester
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Bernardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Bernardston?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Petersham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Worcester and 29.1 miles from Bernardston.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Bernardston.

Stop Ideas Near Petersham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Petersham, 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 Petersham.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Bernardston. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.28 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Bernardston

#2 Bernardston

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population2,089
Coordinates42.6709200, -72.5495300
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Bernardston (-72.54953, 42.67092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.95
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.97 $15.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.80 $9.84 $19.68
Diesel $4.49 $9.20 $18.40

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

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Bernardston. The current time is 02:49:40.

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.