How far is Arlington, MA from Stoneham, MA?
The driving distance from Arlington, MA to Stoneham, MA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Stoneham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Stoneham.
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Start on the route
62 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Academy Street
97 m · 15 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1020 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street
37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
895 ft · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montvale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
713 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
56 m · 8 sec · Winter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Stoneham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Washington Street
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
1.96 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Stoneham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Stoneham?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Arlington and 3.5 miles from Stoneham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Stoneham.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Stoneham. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.58 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 42.4801000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stoneham (-71.0995, 42.4801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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