How far is Stoneham, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Waltham, MA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoneham and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoneham and Waltham.
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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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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2834 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoneham and Waltham.
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.
Pleasant Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
2.85 mi · 00h 06m
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 Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoneham to Waltham?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Stoneham and 11.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stoneham and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
North Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoneham and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).
#1 Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 42.4801000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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