How far is Stoneham, MA from Arlington, MA?
The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Arlington, MA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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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.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoneham and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoneham and Arlington.
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Start on Winter Street
18 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
86 m · 14 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
108 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
151 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Montvale Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montvale Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
888 ft · 18 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Church Street
96 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1033 ft · 22 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Academy Street
97 m · 18 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoneham and Arlington.
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 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 Stoneham and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoneham to Arlington?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 Stoneham and 3.5 miles from Arlington.
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 7:50 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 Stoneham and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
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 Stoneham and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.58 km).
#1 Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 42.4801000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.15652, 42.415226)
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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