How far is Stoneham, MA from Malden, MA?
The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Malden, MA is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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 16m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoneham and Malden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoneham and Malden.
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Start on Winter Street
18 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
143 m · 19 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
128 m · 24 sec · Common Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1613 ft · 32 sec · South Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 1 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Woodland Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middlesex Rotary
46 m · 3 sec · Highland Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Highland Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
931 ft · 16 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Centre Street
3158 ft · 1 min · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Ruing Court
25 m · 12 sec · Ruing Court
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Malden.
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.
Highland Avenue
Exit the rotary onto Highland Avenue
1.32 mi · 00h 03m
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 Stoneham and Sunny near Malden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoneham to Malden?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 2.8 miles from Stoneham and 2.8 miles from Malden.
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 1.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stoneham and Sunny near Malden.
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 Stoneham and Malden. Straight-line distance: 4.16 mi (6.7 km).
#1 Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 42.4801000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malden
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 59,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.4251000, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.066117, 42.425048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
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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