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Trip from Beverly Cove, MA to City of Somerville, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Beverly Cove, MA, MA

Beverly Cove, MA

Simon Steiner

Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Beverly Cove to the City of Somerville, you are looking at a compact 27.4-mile journey across the Northeast. This route typically takes about 39 minutes to complete, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your gas needs for the drive. Since the trip is entirely local, you won't be dealing with any highway miles, allowing you to focus on the residential and urban streets that connect these two Massachusetts locations. It is a practical, efficient way to transit between these points without the complexity of long-distance planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Avenue 3.6 mi 6m
Highland Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Broadway 1.8 mi 3m
Lincoln Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Lynn Street 1.6 mi 2m
Hale Street 0.9 mi 1m
Lothrop Street 0.8 mi 1m
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Western Avenue — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Cove, MA and City of Somerville, MA.

1

Start on Brackenbury Lane

480 ft · 26 sec · Brackenbury Lane
2

At end of road, turn left onto MA 127

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hale Street
3

Turn left onto MA 127

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lothrop Street
4

Turn right onto MA 127

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Stone Street
5

Turn left onto MA 22; MA 127

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Cabot Street
6

Continue on MA 1A

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cabot Street
7

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
8

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
9

Continue on MA 107

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street
10

Turn left onto Washington Street

356 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street
11

Turn right onto Federal Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Federal Street
12

Turn slight right onto MA 114

36 ft · 4 sec · North Street
13

Continue on MA 114

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Essex Street
15

Continue on MA 107

2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
16

Continue on MA 107

2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
17

Enter roundabout onto MA 107

178 ft · 2 sec · Western Avenue
18

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on MA 107

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Salem Turnpike
20

Turn right onto Ballard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ballard Street
21

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
22

Continue on Lincoln Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Avenue
23

Continue on Salem Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salem Street
24

Continue on Lynn Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street
25

Turn left onto MA 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
26

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

227 ft · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
27

Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
28

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 5 sec
29

Continue

0.1 mi · 15 sec
30

Merge onto MA 16

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
31

Take the exit

307 ft · 10 sec
32

Merge onto MA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
33

Turn right onto MA 38

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mystic Avenue
34

Turn left onto Temple Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Temple Street
Use the left lane.
35

Turn right onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
36

Turn left onto Central Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Central Street
Use the left lane.
37

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
38

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 127 / Hale Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 127 / Hale Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Federal Street

Turn right onto Federal Street

Navigation decision point

6
12.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | Lincoln Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
16.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
5
17.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | MA 28 / Fellsway

Merge onto MA 28 / Fellsway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.34 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.46 $6.91
premium $4.82 $3.76 $7.52
diesel $5.61 $4.37 $8.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.08 $0.95
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beverly Cove, MA

Late night in Beverly Cove on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Late night in City of Somerville on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the route relies on local roads like Hale Street, Lothrop Street, and Stone Street, you will encounter zero highway miles during the 27.4-mile trek. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here; instead, the character of the road is defined by frequent navigation through local intersections. This drive requires your full attention as you transition through the various neighborhoods between Beverly Cove and Somerville. It lacks the monotony of interstate travel, offering a more hands-on experience through the local infrastructure.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Western Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 127 / Hale Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 127 / Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beverly Cove, MA to City of Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.

Somerville

16.6 mi in | ~30m | via Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Western Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 City of Somerville, 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 0.1 miles (MA 127 / Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Somerville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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