How far is Sudbury, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Sudbury, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.33 mi
01h 22m
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
58.33 mi
Kilometers
93.88 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Sudbury
Fri, Apr 10, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sudbury
2026-04-10T14:09
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 10, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
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 Sudbury
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 Sudbury
29.1 mi
00h 41m
To Plymouth
29.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    1073 ft · 25 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 23 sec · Cochituate Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    2542 ft · 51 sec · School Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newton Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Newton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    2363 ft · 52 sec · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Canton

    974 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

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

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 47%
Yankee Division Highway
12.3 mi · 21%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 12%
Boston Post Road
3.44 mi · 6%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 5%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

27.4 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 41m from Sudbury
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Sudbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 29.1 miles from Sudbury and 29.2 miles from Plymouth.

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 10 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 $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Sudbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

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 9.5 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 9.4 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 9.8 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 9.5 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 Sudbury and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 48.3 mi (77.73 km).

Sudbury

#1 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 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 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 Sudbury and Plymouth. The current time is 14:09:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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