Origin
Plymouth, MA
Evening in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Sudbury, MA
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
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station data
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
Ajdin Coric
Sudbury, MA
Phil Evenden
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29 miles from Plymouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 58.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
35.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
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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
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~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
Towns Along This Route
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
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~47m
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via US 1
Albany
47.3 mi in
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~1h 3m
Newton
47.3 mi in
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~1h 3m
Weston
47.3 mi in
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~1h 3m
Albany New York
47.6 mi in
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~1h 3m
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
47.6 mi in
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~1h 3m
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
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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 none lane.
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 none lane.
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 none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact trip without any required stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that with zero designated stops in the itinerary, you should fuel up before you leave Plymouth to ensure your $9 budget covers the entire 58.1-mile journey. Because the route is turn-heavy, pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between the Pilgrims Highway and the Yankee Division Highway. Taking advantage of this short duration allows you to arrive in Sudbury refreshed and ready to go without the fatigue of a longer haul. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks based on your personal pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sudbury, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plymouth, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plymouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plymouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 27.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Plymouth, MA · 38m into the drive
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 58.1 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.
Arriving in Sudbury, MA
The final approach into Sudbury, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sudbury, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Evening in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Sudbury, MA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Plymouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 58.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Plymouth, MA and Sudbury, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll.
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