Sunderland Massachusetts Map
Sunderland, Worcester County
Sunderland, Massachusetts — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sunderland, Worcester County.
Interactive Map of Sunderland, Massachusetts
| City | Sunderland |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.244538 |
| Longitude | -71.771737 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sunderland, Massachusetts
Sunderland is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Sunderland is located at 42.2445°N, 71.7717°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1375.0.
Sunderland rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the Connecticut River has long dictated the character of the land. It lies 2.0 miles south-east of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-west of Shrewsbury. Gentle slopes rise from the floodplain, their flanks softened by a patchwork of fields and woodlands, the latter a mix of deciduous trees that blaze with color in autumn and stand stark against the winter sky. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the damp, cool breath of the river, a constant murmur beneath the hum of everyday life. The horizon, unburdened by towering structures, feels vast, a generous canvas for the ever-changing light. The history of Sunderland is inextricably linked to the river that shapes its geography, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for trade and transport. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil, established a farming community that has persisted through generations, its economy still largely anchored in agriculture, particularly in the cultivation of tobacco and shade-grown wrapper leaves, a distinctive local specialty. The old farmhouses, many bearing the marks of time and diligent upkeep, stand as quiet witnesses to this enduring legacy, their weathered clapboards and sturdy foundations speaking of resilience. Though the grand industrial ambitions of other New England towns may have passed Sunderland by, this very lack of hurried development has fostered a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet dignity that defines the character of Sunderland.
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About This Sunderland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunderland, 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 Sunderland and Worcester County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sunderland is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sunderland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
