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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East
1974 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1510 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Bernardston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Bernardston. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.28 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bernardston
City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 42.6709200, -72.5495300 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernardston (-72.54953, 42.67092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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