Sturbridge Massachusetts Map

About Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Sturbridge is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,400. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Sturbridge is located at 42.1084°N, 72.0787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1566.

Sturbridge rests at the confluence of rolling hills and the gentle westward flow of the Quinebaug River, its landscape a mosaic of dense woodlands and open meadows that shimmer under the ever-changing New England sky. It lies 17.7 miles south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of Southbridge. The terrain, smoothed by ancient glaciers, offers a varied topography, where stone walls, remnants of bygone farms, snake across the contours of the land. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across these fields in a buttery wash, illuminating the quiet persistence of nature reclaiming what was once tilled. The air here often carries the faint, earthy perfume of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that fringe the town and whisper with the rustle of unseen creatures. The echoes of Sturbridge's past are palpable, particularly in the meticulously preserved buildings of Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum that recreates the life of a rural New England community from the 1830s. This attraction draws visitors eager to understand the foundations of American agrarian life, a stark contrast to the town's more modern economic drivers. While agriculture once defined the region, today Sturbridge thrives on a diversified economy, with small businesses and a burgeoning service sector supporting its residents. The Quinebaug River, though no longer powering mills as it once did, still lends a calming presence to the town, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of Sturbridge.

About This Sturbridge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sturbridge, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sturbridge and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Sturbridge includes the ZIP code (01566), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Sturbridge School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sturbridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.