Origin
Salem, MA
Afternoon in Salem on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
35m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, MA
José Alcalá
Pigeon Cove, MA
Muhammed Mahsum Tunç
Trip Overview
Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is 22.5 miles and takes about 35m via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local excursion. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brief duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip. It offers a simple way to explore a small portion of the Massachusetts coast without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway segments, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 22.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. You can anticipate a more intimate driving experience, with more opportunities to observe local surroundings as you proceed. The route's character is defined by its frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged with the local road network throughout the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Margin Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Margin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 114 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Margin Street
Turn right onto Margin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 114 / Washington Street
Turn left onto MA 114 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 107 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 22 / Essex Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 22 / Essex Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
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 Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.
Rockport
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Granite Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Rantoul Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Colon Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, MA and Pigeon Cove, MA.
1
Start on Gedney Street
150 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gedney Street
2
Turn right onto Margin Street
323 ft
·
5 sec
·
Margin Street
3
Turn slight left onto Mill Street
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
4
Continue on Mill Street
271 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn left onto MA 114
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
8
Continue on MA 107
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on MA 1A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cabot Street
10
Turn straight onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rantoul Street
11
Turn left onto MA 1A
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cabot Street
12
Turn right onto Colon Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Colon Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Old Essex Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Essex Road
15
Continue on Old Essex Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Essex Road
16
Take the ramp
160 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
17
Merge onto MA 128
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
372 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
19
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
21
Continue on MA 128
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto MA 127
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
23
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto MA 127
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
25
Continue on MA 127
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Street
26
Turn left onto Story Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Story Street
27
Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
28
Continue on Pigeon Hill Street
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
29
Arrive at destination
Pigeon Hill Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA covers 22.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Main Street, Granite Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Salem, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Margin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 114 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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