How far is Salem, MA from Pigeon Cove, MA?
The driving distance from Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Pigeon Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Pigeon Cove.
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Start on Gedney Street
46 m · 9 sec · Gedney Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
98 m · 6 sec · Margin Street
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
18 m · 5 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
83 m · 7 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2177 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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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 Veterans Memorial Bridge
1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Cabot Street
578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn straight onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Turn left onto Cabot Street
38 m · 4 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn right onto Colon Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Colon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Essex Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Essex Road
41 m · 3 sec · Old Essex Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Essex Road
855 ft · 17 sec · Old Essex Road
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Take the ramp right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.8 mi · 15 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 Salem 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
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Salem 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 Salem to Pigeon Cove?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Salem and 11.3 miles from Pigeon Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Patchy Fog around Salem and Light Rain Likely near Pigeon Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester-by-the-Sea
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 Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Pigeon Cove. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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