Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Beverly, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Beverly, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 19.4-mile journey from Cambridge, MA to Beverly, MA is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With only a 19% highway share, expect a more local driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is quite budget-friendly. As both locations are in the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you won't be crossing state lines or experiencing significant regional shifts. This drive is straightforward and can be completed in a single outing, allowing for plenty of time to explore your destination.
Main Roads
| 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 |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Rantoul Street | 1.1 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 Cambridge, MA and Beverly, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
5
Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charlestown Avenue
6
Continue on Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Austin Street
7
Turn right
137 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
10
Merge onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
13
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
14
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
15
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
17
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
19
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
20
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Avenue
23
Continue on MA 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
24
Continue on MA 107
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
25
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
28
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
29
Continue on MA 107
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
30
Continue on MA 1A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cabot Street
31
Turn straight onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rantoul Street
32
Turn left onto MA 1A
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cabot Street
33
Turn right onto Colon Street
173 ft
·
4 sec
·
Colon Street
34
Turn slight left onto Sohier Road
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sohier Road
35
Turn left
19 ft
·
1 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fourth Street
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Salem Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$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: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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.
Destination
Beverly, MA
Late night in Beverly on Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
1 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
36m 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?
You'll find this drive to be quite 'turn-heavy,' meaning it's characterized by frequent navigation through local streets rather than long stretches of open highway. The main roads you'll encounter are Western Avenue, Broadway, and Highland Avenue, each contributing to the urban and suburban feel. With highway driving making up only 19% of the route, the majority of your time will be spent on these local arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Western Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns and local traffic become prevalent.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 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?
8/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 36m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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.
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.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Beverly, 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 (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (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 Beverly, 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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