How far is Stoneham, MA from Medford, MA?
The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Medford, MA is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoneham and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoneham and Medford.
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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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4
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fellsway
1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Boston
766 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 60: Medford, Malden
922 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Brookside Parkway
55 m · 6 sec · Brookside Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle
11 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
584 ft · 49 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
16 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoneham and Medford.
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.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
1.92 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 Stoneham and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoneham to Medford?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 2.3 miles from Stoneham and 2.4 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stoneham and Sunny near Medford.
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 Medford. Straight-line distance: 4.28 mi (6.88 km).
#1 Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 42.4801000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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