Origin
Methuen, MA
Afternoon in Methuen on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Methuen, MA · 38m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Pigeon Cove, MA
The final approach into Pigeon Cove, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Afternoon in Pigeon Cove on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Methuen, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Turnpike Street, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Methuen, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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.
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.
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.
On the drive from Methuen, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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