Trip from Beverly Cove, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

35m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 37m

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.

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Beverly Cove, MA

Simon Steiner

Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Beverly Cove to Boston, you are looking at a quick 19.8-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Western Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Broadway. With a modest fuel budget of around $3, this is an efficient way to transition from the coastal surroundings of Beverly Cove into the heart of Boston. It is a straightforward commute that offers enough simplicity for a stress-free day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.9 miles from Beverly Cove, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highways only account for about 17% of your total mileage, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.6-mile segment on Western Avenue. Because of the frequent turns, you should prepare for a driving experience that requires more focus than a typical highway sprint. This route prioritizes local navigation, so you will feel the character of the Massachusetts landscape shifting as you progress toward the city.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Western Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 MA 127 / Hale Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 19.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 127 / Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 127 / Hale Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 127 / Hale Street

Navigation decision point

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Federal Street

Turn right onto Federal Street

Navigation decision point

3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | Essex Street

Turn right onto Essex Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

14.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

18 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

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. Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Beverly Cove, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.

Charlestown

18 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Avenue	3.6 mi	6m
Highland Avenue	2.4 mi	4m
Broadway	2 mi	3m
Tobin Bridge	1.7 mi	1m
Salem Turnpike	1.7 mi	2m
Northeast Expressway	1.4 mi	1m
Hale Street	0.9 mi	1m
Lothrop Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Western Avenue — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Cove, MA and Boston, MA.

Start on Brackenbury Lane

480 ft · 26 sec · Brackenbury Lane

At end of road, turn left onto MA 127

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hale Street

Turn left onto MA 127

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lothrop Street

Turn right onto MA 127

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Stone Street

Turn left onto MA 22; MA 127

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Cabot Street

Continue on MA 1A

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cabot Street

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

Continue on MA 107

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

356 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Federal Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Federal Street

Turn slight right onto MA 114

36 ft · 4 sec · North Street

Continue on MA 114

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Essex Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 107

2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 107

2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MA 107

178 ft · 2 sec · Western Avenue

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107

328 ft · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Turn slight right onto MA 107

148 ft · 5 sec · Broadway

Continue on MA 107

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto MA 16

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 1

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

1.7 mi · 1 min · Tobin Bridge

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MA 99

0.2 mi · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

Continue on MA 99

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Washington Street

Use the left / straight / none lanes.

Turn right onto New Chardon Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · New Chardon Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Bulfinch Place

492 ft · 18 sec · Bulfinch Place

Turn right onto Sudbury Street

121 ft · 6 sec · Sudbury Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Cambridge Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Tremont Street

190 ft · 6 sec · Tremont Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

Trip Plan

Given the 35-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, allowing you to plan around your own schedule. Since there are no mandatory stops required for this 19.8-mile trip, you can drive straight through without needing to build in extra time for breaks. Keep in mind that because the route relies heavily on local streets like Broadway and Highland Avenue, traffic patterns can shift quickly. A practical tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the turn-heavy nature of the route before you leave, as the constant navigation through local roads requires your full attention. Budgeting $3 for fuel ensures you are covered for this short, direct transition between Beverly Cove and Boston.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 9.9 miles from Beverly Cove, MA, or about 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19.8 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.9 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Beverly Cove, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beverly Cove, MA

This is one driving day of about 19.8 miles and 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beverly Cove, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Western Avenue for about 3.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.9 mi from Beverly Cove, MA · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

10 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Beverly Cove, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boston, MA

The final approach into Boston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.15 one way

$6.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$3.43	$6.86
premium	$4.80	$3.74	$7.48
diesel	$5.64	$4.40	$8.80

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.08	$0.95
Efficient EV	5	$1.73	$0.79
EV Truck/SUV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Beverly Cove, MA

Evening in Beverly Cove on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Evening in Boston on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

10 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beverly Cove, MA to Boston, MA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Avenue, Highland Avenue, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Beverly Cove, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Beverly Cove, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.

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Trip from Beverly Cove, MA to Boston, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Boston, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beverly Cove, MA

Boston, MA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

35m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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