Origin
Sudbury, MA
Late night in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sudbury, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sudbury, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 17.7-mile drive from Sudbury, MA, to Cambridge, MA, is easily manageable in about 34 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is a modest $3. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared to stay attentive. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local journey within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Sudbury Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Weston Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brattle Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Waverley Oaks Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kirkland Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudbury, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on MA 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hudson Road
2
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Sudbury Road
3
Continue on MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Boston Post Road
5
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Weston Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto MA 60
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Linden Street
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
9
Turn right onto Beaver Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Beaver Street
10
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Warren Street
11
Continue on Belmont Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Belmont Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Belmont Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belmont Street
13
Continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Belmont Street
76 ft
·
9 sec
·
Belmont Street
15
Turn left onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Mount Auburn Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto Brattle Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brattle Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mason Street
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto Garden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Garden Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight left
182 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn left onto MA 2A
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peabody Street
21
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cambridge Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
514 ft
·
29 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the slight left lane.
23
Turn left onto Quincy Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
Use the left lane.
24
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kirkland Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beacon Street
26
Turn right onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cooney Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto Line Street
294 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
28
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Garden Street
At end of road, turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Cambridge Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn left onto Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Kirkland Street
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Line Street
At end of road, turn right onto Line Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 very turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 17.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 4.8 miles along Boston Post Road. This means you’ll be frequently adjusting your course, primarily using Boston Post Road, Old Sudbury Road, and Belmont Street. The driving experience will feel like navigating through a connected series of local neighborhoods and town centers.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Boston Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 16.3 miles in near Garden Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Cambridge Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Quincy Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 4.8 miles on Boston Post Road. 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 Cambridge, 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 16.3 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Cambridge Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (Quincy Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (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 Cambridge, 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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