Origin
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Sudbury, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58.1 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Sudbury, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Plymouth to Sudbury covers 58.1 miles through the Northeast, typically taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. You will navigate via the Pilgrims Highway, I-95, and the Yankee Division Highway. Since both locations are within Massachusetts, the drive remains firmly rooted in the Northeast corridor, offering a straightforward transition between these two historic areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 27.5 mi | 34m |
| I 95 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Boston Post Road Bypass | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Sudbury Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Sudbury, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
6
Merge onto I 93; US 1
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
11
Continue on this road
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
12
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
110 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Weston
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto MA 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
17
Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
19
Continue on School Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn left onto US 20
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road Bypass
21
Turn right onto MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
22
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Sudbury Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on MA 27
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hudson Road
24
Arrive at destination
MA 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 35.4 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
35.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
9
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
10
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 30 West: Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 West: Weston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sudbury, MA
Afternoon in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 21% of this journey is spent on highways, so you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on interstates. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on the Pilgrims Highway, which spans 27.5 miles before you transition into more technical sections. The road profile shifts significantly from the faster highway segments to more winding local paths as you approach your destination. Prepare for a dynamic experience that requires constant adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.4 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plymouth, MA and Sudbury, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
35.4 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 1
Albany
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Newton
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Weston
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Albany New York
47.6 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
47.6 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
Starting in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Plymouth is on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Known as "America's Hometown," Plymouth is most famous for being the final landing place of the Pilgrims who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620, after storms lead them away from their desired settlement, the Hudson River. The settlement they established, Plimoth Colony, was one of the earliest successful settlements of Europeans in North America. In addition to its obvious historical draws, modern-day Plymouth is a picturesque seaside town with a bustling summer resident population who come back year after year to enjoy its beaches, ponds, and forests. Although summer is Plymouth's peak tourist season, spring (before Memorial Day) and fall (after Labor Day) can be excellent times to visit. These bumper seasons are less crowded and certainly more comfortable temperature-wise.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sudbury, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sudbury, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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