How far is Beverly Cove, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Beverly Cove, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.86 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.86 mi
Kilometers
48.06 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Beverly Cove
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beverly Cove
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beverly Cove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saugus
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Beverly Cove
10.6 mi
00h 23m
To Cambridge
19.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beverly Cove and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Cove and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Brackenbury Lane

    146 m · 27 sec · Brackenbury Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hale Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hale Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lothrop Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lothrop Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    1423 ft · 35 sec · Stone Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cabot Street

    546 ft · 13 sec · Cabot Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cabot Street

    711 ft · 11 sec · Cabot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2007 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    109 m · 19 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    795 ft · 24 sec · Federal Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    11 m · 5 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    696 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2802 ft · 54 sec · Essex Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Avenue

    54 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  26. 26

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

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

    2547 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Rutherford Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on New Rutherford Avenue

    965 ft · 18 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 34 sec · Austin Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Charlestown Avenue

    1345 ft · 42 sec · Charlestown Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beverly Cove and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
3.59 mi · 12%
Highland Avenue
2.41 mi · 8%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 7%
Tobin Bridge
1.73 mi · 6%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 6%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Continue on Western Avenue

2.5 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 23m from Beverly Cove
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beverly Cove and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beverly Cove to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Beverly Cove and 19.3 miles from Cambridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beverly Cove and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Saugus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saugus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.

RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beverly Cove and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).

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#1 Beverly Cove

A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population40,365
Coordinates42.5534300, -70.8536600
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brackenbury Lane (-70.853582, 42.553444)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Beverly Cove and Cambridge. The current time is 20:08:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.