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Trip from Beverly, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA

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

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.9 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 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

city in Massachusetts, USA

Beverly, MA

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Downtown Pigeon Cove, MA, MA

Pigeon Cove, MA

Muhammed Mahsum Tunç

Trip Overview

Beverly, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is 19.9 miles and takes about 30m via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a convenient local excursion. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up your day, perfect for a quick getaway. Given the minimal distance and duration, you can easily complete this route and still have plenty of time for activities at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 13.5 mi 18m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Granite Street 1.3 mi 2m
Eastern Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Sohier Road 1 mi 1m
Story Street 0.3 mi 1m
Railroad Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Pigeon Hill Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 13.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, MA and Pigeon Cove, MA.

1

Start on this road

168 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

149 ft · 12 sec
3

Turn right onto Charles Street

194 ft · 10 sec · Charles Street
4

Turn left onto Sohier Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sohier Road
5

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 2 sec
Toward MA 128 North
6

Continue

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward MA 128 North
7

Merge onto MA 128

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

372 ft · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway
9

Continue on MA 128

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway
11

Continue on MA 128

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto MA 127

1.3 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
13

Continue on MA 127

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Turn left onto MA 127

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Railroad Avenue
15

Continue on MA 127

1.3 mi · 2 min · Granite Street
16

Turn left onto Story Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Story Street
17

Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
18

Continue on Pigeon Hill Street

385 ft · 16 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
19

Arrive at destination

Pigeon Hill Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Charles Street

Turn right onto Charles Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Enter roundabout toward MA 128 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MA 128 North
4
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.18 one way

$6.37 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.47 $6.95
premium $4.82 $3.78 $7.56
diesel $5.61 $4.39 $8.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $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 16, 2026

Origin

Beverly, MA

Morning in Beverly on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pigeon Cove, MA

Morning in Pigeon Cove on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

30m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous local roads rather than a consistent highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a more intimate experience with the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more continuous travel before you encounter more turns. You'll primarily be on Yankee Division Highway, Main Street, and Granite Street, giving you a real feel for the communities you pass through.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Starting in Beverly, MA

Full guide →

Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore. In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pigeon Cove, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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