How far is Methuen, MA from Pigeon Cove, MA?
The driving distance from Methuen, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Methuen and Pigeon Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen and Pigeon Cove.
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Start on Osgood Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Salem Street
1263 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1232 ft · 27 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street
1723 ft · 41 sec · Elliott Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
113 m · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
537 ft · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
1.2 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1422 ft · 28 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Granite Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Granite Street
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Turn left onto Story Street
1545 ft · 1 min · Story Street
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Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street
798 ft · 35 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
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Continue on Pigeon Hill Street
118 m · 17 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Methuen and Pigeon Cove.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Methuen and Light Rain Likely near Pigeon Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Methuen to Pigeon Cove?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Methuen and 19.9 miles from Pigeon Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog around Methuen and Light Rain Likely near Pigeon Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Danvers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danvers.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Methuen and Pigeon Cove. Straight-line distance: 28.57 mi (45.98 km).
#1 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pigeon Cove
Pigeon Cove is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6737100, -70.6328200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pigeon Cove (-70.63282, 42.67371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.14 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
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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