Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Beverly 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
48m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waltham, MA
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Beverly Cove, MA
Simon Steiner
Trip Overview
This 31.9-mile journey from Waltham to Beverly Cove, MA, is a manageable 48-minute drive, perfect for a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, it’s best suited for a relaxed outing rather than an overnight adventure. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 24.8 mi | 34m |
| Elliott Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Totten Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hale Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Dane Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wyman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cabot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
1
Start on US 20
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
431 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
394 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Lexington Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
6
Turn right onto Wyman Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyman Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MA 62
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Elliott Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cabot Street
14
Turn left onto MA 62
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dane Street
15
Turn left onto MA 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hale Street
16
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
480 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brackenbury Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Brackenbury Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Waltham, 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 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Beverly Cove, MA
Late night in Beverly Cove on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
16 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 31.9-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. This route predominantly uses local streets like Elliott Street and Totten Pond Road, suggesting a pace dictated by traffic lights and neighborhood roads rather than open highway speeds. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you navigate through various communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Waltham, MA to Beverly Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleton along the way.
Middleton
27.5 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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: near the start (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beverly 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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