Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
Somerville, MA
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Beverly Cove, MA
Simon Steiner
If you are planning a quick excursion from Somerville to Beverly Cove, you are looking at a manageable 20.5-mile trip that typically takes about 37 minutes. This short jaunt is perfect for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stay to complete comfortably. With fuel costs estimated around $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate through the Northeast. Since the entire drive stays within Massachusetts, you will remain in familiar territory as you transition from the urban density of Somerville toward the coastal atmosphere of Beverly Cove. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as an efficient connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hale Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lothrop Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Medford Street
Turn right onto MA 28
Continue on McGrath Highway
Continue on McGrath Highway
Continue on MA 28
Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
Continue on Austin Street
Turn right
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
Take the ramp
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
Continue on MA 22; MA 127
Turn right onto MA 127
At end of road, turn left onto MA 127
Turn right onto MA 127
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
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: 7.2 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Beverly Cove on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Sunny
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 rather than a mindless highway cruise. While approximately 18 miles of the journey involve highway travel, the route transitions frequently between major arteries like Western Avenue, Broadway, and Highland Avenue. You will find that your longest sustained stretch is a modest 3.6 miles on Western Avenue, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and directional changes. The personality of this drive is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the local infrastructure. Because of the high volume of turns, this trip feels more like an active navigation exercise than a sprawling interstate trek.
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 0.5 miles in near MA 28 / McGrath Highway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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