Trip from Pigeon Cove, MA to Methuen, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

39.7 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pigeon Cove, MA

Muhammed Mahsum Tunç

Methuen, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Pigeon Cove, MA to Methuen, MA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Turnpike Street, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.7 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 39.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 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 14.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Story 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 39.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Story Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MA 127 / Granite Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Story Street

Turn right onto Story Street

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 127 / Granite Street

Turn right onto MA 127 / Granite Street

Navigation decision point

20.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly

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: Danvers, Beverly

21 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Da...

36.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | Salem Street

Turn left onto Salem Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pigeon Cove, MA and Methuen, MA, road signs point toward Beverly, Danvers and Middleton.

Beverly

20.8 mi in | ~30m

Danvers

21 mi in | ~31m

Middleton

21 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yankee Division Highway	14.9 mi	20m
Turnpike Street	5.6 mi	10m
Maple Street	4.6 mi	8m
North Main Street	2.8 mi	6m
South 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 — 14.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Cove, MA and Methuen, MA.

Start on Pigeon Hill Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Pigeon Hill Street

Turn right onto Story Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Story Street

Turn right onto MA 127

1.3 mi · 2 min · Granite Street

Continue on MA 127

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto MA 127

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 127

1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue

Turn right onto MA 128

0.8 mi · 55 sec · MA 128

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway

Continue on MA 128

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

308 ft · 4 sec · Yankee Division Highway

Continue on MA 128

14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 43 Toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

178 ft · 6 sec

Toward MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MA 62

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Elliott Street

Turn slight left onto Conant Street

231 ft · 3 sec · Conant Street

Continue on MA 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Poplar Street

Continue on MA 62

4.6 mi · 8 min · Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 114

2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

Continue on MA 114

5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 114

1.6 mi · 3 min · Winthrop Avenue

Continue on MA 114

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Parker Street

Turn left onto Salem Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Salem Street

Turn right onto MA 28

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

Turn left onto Osgood Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Osgood Street

Arrive at destination

Osgood Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Pigeon Cove, MA · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middleton, MA

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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beverly, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Pigeon Cove, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Methuen, MA

The final approach into Methuen, 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

$6.35 one way

$12.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$6.93	$13.86
premium	$4.82	$7.54	$15.08
diesel	$5.61	$8.77	$17.53

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

Tolls

Total

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.9	$4.17	$1.91
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.47	$1.59
EV Truck/SUV	15.9	$5.56	$2.54

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.

Forecast as of Jun 21, 2022

Origin

Pigeon Cove, MA

Night in Pigeon Cove on Thursday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Methuen, MA

Night in Methuen on Thursday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

36 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

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 Pigeon Cove, MA to Methuen, MA covers 39.7 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 Pigeon Cove, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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.

Between Pigeon Cove, MA and Methuen, MA, road signs point toward Beverly, Danvers and Middleton.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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