Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Beverly, MA
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This 18.5-mile journey from Boston to Beverly, Massachusetts, is a quick 33-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving involved and an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route offers an economical and straightforward excursion. You'll navigate primarily via local streets like Beacon Street, Somerset Street, and Ashburton Place, making it a familiar, turn-heavy local experience. Since the origin and destination are both within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you won't encounter significant regional shifts. This short distance makes it an ideal option for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger New England itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Rantoul Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Beverly, MA.
Start on Tremont Street
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Turn right onto Somerset Street
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Staniford Street
Turn right onto Causeway Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Continue on MA 99
Turn left
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto Fourth Street
Continue on Fourth Street
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
Continue on Broadway
Continue on MA 107
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 1A
Turn straight onto MA 1A
Turn left onto MA 1A
Turn right onto Colon Street
Turn slight left onto Sohier Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Staniford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Beverly on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 18.5-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route unfolds across local roads, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating urban or suburban street grids. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive is characterized by its continuous engagement with local traffic and intersections. You'll experience the feel of a typical neighborhood commute rather than an open-road adventure, with the road's character remaining consistent from start to finish.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beacon Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Ashburton Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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