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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.07 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.3 mi
77.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.3 mi
Kilometers
77.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.45 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Fri, Apr 10, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-10T15:45
Arrive Sudbury
Fri, Apr 10, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Plymouth
29 mi
00h 40m
To Sudbury
29.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 30 West: Weston

    34 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    3152 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1073 ft · 23 sec · Hudson Road

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 47%
I 95 North
12 mi · 21%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 10%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 6%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 5%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 40m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 48.3 mi (77.73 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Sudbury

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.95
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Sudbury. The current time is 15:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.