How far is Pigeon Cove, MA from Methuen, MA?
The driving distance from Pigeon Cove, MA to Methuen, MA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pigeon Cove and Methuen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Cove and Methuen.
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Start on Pigeon Hill Street
1184 ft · 53 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
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Turn right onto Story Street
1545 ft · 1 min · Story Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Granite Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1422 ft · 32 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn right
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
571 ft · 7 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 Grant Circle
94 m · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
977 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Elliott Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · Elliott Street
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Turn slight left onto Conant Street
70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Continue on Maple Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
1232 ft · 32 sec · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
1263 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto Osgood Street
1185 ft · 24 sec · Osgood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osgood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon Cove and Methuen.
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
Exit the rotary 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Pigeon Cove and Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog near Methuen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pigeon Cove to Methuen?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 Pigeon Cove and 31.4 miles from Methuen.
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 22.7 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 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pigeon Cove and Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog near Methuen.
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 Pigeon Cove and Methuen. Straight-line distance: 28.57 mi (45.98 km).
#1 Pigeon Cove
Pigeon Cove is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6737100, -70.6328200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osgood Street (-71.190923, 42.726168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
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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