Explore Sudbury, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sudbury, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Sudbury.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Sudbury |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.383428 |
| Longitude | -71.416172 |
| Population | 19,000 |
| Density | 380.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 01776 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Cambridge |
Sudbury emerges from the quiet, inland landscape as a place where the light of late afternoon catches the tall, dry grasses of Parkinson Parcel. It lies 2.4 miles southwest of Metrowest, MA (from Metrowest, MA: bearing 226°T), and is situated 9.1 miles southwest of Middlesex. The terrain around Sudbury consists of gentle rises and wooded stretches that hold the heat of the summer sun long after the shadows have lengthened. To the west, the distant silhouette of Authors Ridge defines the horizon, providing a steady, immovable backdrop to the daily routine. Nearby, the water of Blanford Pond reflects the shifting clouds, while the persistent, narrow path of Hop Brook winds through the undergrowth. This environment remains defined by its solid, earthy stillness rather than any dramatic elevation, as the Bedford Levels provide a subtle depression in the land several miles away.
Sudbury carries the weight of a long, agrarian history that eventually transitioned into a modern suburban character. Farmers once cleared these fields, and their influence remains visible in the stone walls that mark the edges of older properties. The local economy shifted over generations from the cycles of planting and harvest to a reliance on professional services and technology-driven industries. While the pace of life has quickened, the memory of early industry lingers in the quietude of the morning commute. Residents often find themselves navigating the balance between maintaining the historic integrity of their surroundings and participating in the wider regional economy. Even the most modern office buildings seem to respect the deliberate, unhurried pace that has long defined the character of the people here.
Cultural life in Sudbury finds its expression in the preservation of colonial architecture and the community gatherings that mark the change of seasons. The town serves as a repository for local heritage, where the preservation of original meeting houses and homesteads anchors the identity of the population. Occasional community events draw families to the public spaces, fostering a sense of connection that transcends the privacy of individual estates. Notable figures such as the author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow drew inspiration from the area, immortalizing its spirit in his literary work. Beyond the daily activity, the proximity to Danforth Falls offers a quiet destination for those seeking the sound of moving water. Life here moves with a steady, predictable rhythm, defined by the changing colors of the trees and the enduring presence of the past.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sudbury, Massachusetts. Coordinates: 42.383428, -71.416172. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Sudbury includes the ZIP code (01776), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |