How far is Quincy, MA from Sudbury, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
28.93 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.99 mi
37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.99 mi
Kilometers
37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.93 mi
Kilometers
46.56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Watertown
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Sudbury
14.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Sudbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Sudbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Park Road

    726 ft · 27 sec · Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    142 m · 12 sec · South Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  23. 23

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1073 ft · 23 sec · Hudson Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Sudbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.8 mi · 37%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 11%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 11%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 23m from Quincy
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Sudbury?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Quincy and 14.5 miles from Sudbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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 Watertown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6 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 6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 22.99 mi (37 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Sudbury

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Sudbury. The current time is 05:36:48.

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.