Origin
Methuen, MA
Morning in Methuen on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, 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
1h 7m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Pigeon Cove, MA
Muhammed Mahsum Tunç
Trip Overview
Methuen to Pigeon Cove is 39.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a good choice if you prefer navigating smaller roads over interstate highways. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day, with ample time for exploration upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Turnpike Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Maple Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Granite Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen, MA and Pigeon Cove, MA.
1
Start on Osgood Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Osgood Street
2
Turn right onto MA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Salem Street
4
Turn right onto MA 114
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Parker Street
5
Continue on MA 114
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Avenue
6
Continue on MA 114
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Turnpike Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MA 114
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto MA 62
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Maple Street
9
Continue on MA 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 62
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Elliott Street
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
12
Merge onto MA 128
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
372 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Continue on MA 128
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto MA 127
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
18
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto MA 127
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
20
Continue on MA 127
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Street
21
Turn left onto Story Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Story Street
22
Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
23
Continue on Pigeon Hill Street
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
24
Arrive at destination
Pigeon Hill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Methuen, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Salem Street
Turn left onto Salem Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 114 / Parker Street
Turn right onto MA 114 / Parker Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MA 62 / Elliott Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 62 / Elliott Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
5
19 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Turnpike Street
(5.6 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Pigeon Cove, MA
Morning in Pigeon Cove on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middleton, MA
20 mi in
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
1h 7m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 14% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Turnpike Street and Maple Street, navigating through familiar neighborhoods and town centers. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.6 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you transition back to more frequent turns. This route offers a hands-on driving experience, requiring your attention as you weave through local traffic and intersections.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Salem 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 39.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.7 miles (Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MA 114 / Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (MA 62 / Elliott Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Methuen, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.
Rockport
18.8 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 15.6 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Street. 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 Pigeon Cove, 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 2.7 miles (Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MA 114 / Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (MA 62 / Elliott Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston 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 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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