How far is Plymouth, MA from Sudbury, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 21m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Sudbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Sudbury.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 30 West: Weston
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Avenue
3152 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Wellesley Street
151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
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Continue on School Street
2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
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Turn right onto Cochituate Road
609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road
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Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
1073 ft · 23 sec · Hudson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Sudbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Patchy Fog near Sudbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Sudbury?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Plymouth and 29.1 miles from Sudbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Patchy Fog near Sudbury.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 48.3 mi (77.73 km).
#1 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sudbury
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 19,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3834300, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
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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