How far is Malden, MA from Stoneham, MA?
The driving distance from Malden, MA to Stoneham, MA is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malden and Stoneham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden and Stoneham.
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Start on the route
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Ruing Court
25 m · 7 sec · Ruing Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street
102 m · 14 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Main Street
3043 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1141 ft · 29 sec · Winter Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3071 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Stone Place
56 m · 6 sec · Stone Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Fellsway East
1751 ft · 41 sec · Fellsway East
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Turn left onto Pond Street
1746 ft · 37 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 1 min · Pond Street
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Continue on South Street
1613 ft · 36 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Malden 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.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Malden and Sunny near Stoneham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malden to Stoneham?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Malden and 2.5 miles from Stoneham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malden and Sunny near Stoneham.
Stop Ideas Near Melrose
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 Melrose.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malden and Stoneham. Straight-line distance: 4.16 mi (6.7 km).
#1 Malden
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 59,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.4251000, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
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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