How far is Beverly, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Beverly, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beverly and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
51 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Charles Street
59 m · 14 sec · Charles Street
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Turn right onto Sohier Road
111 m · 7 sec · Sohier Road
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Turn slight right onto Colon Street
6 m · 1 sec · Colon Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Colon Street
50 m · 11 sec · Colon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Continue on Cabot Street
711 ft · 11 sec · Cabot Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2007 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
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Continue on Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
109 m · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
795 ft · 24 sec · Federal Street
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Turn slight right onto North Street
11 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Continue on North Street
696 ft · 21 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2802 ft · 54 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Avenue
54 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right
1282 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
2547 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Rutherford Avenue
29 m · 8 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
965 ft · 18 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Turn left onto Austin Street
1160 ft · 34 sec · Austin Street
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Continue on Charlestown Avenue
1345 ft · 42 sec · Charlestown Avenue
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Turn right onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beverly and Cambridge.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Beverly and Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beverly to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Beverly and 16.9 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Beverly and Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beverly and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.53 km).
#1 Beverly
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 42,242 |
| Coordinates | 42.5584300, -70.8800500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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