Cities Near Malden
Cities near Malden, Massachusetts: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including South Boston, Lynn, Waltham. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Malden, Massachusetts is South Boston, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | 6 mi / 10 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lynn | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Waltham | 9 mi / 15 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Weymouth | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lowell | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lawrence | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Framingham | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brockton | 24 mi / 38 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nashua | 31 mi / 50 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taunton | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Malden
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: South Boston, Lynn, Waltham, Weymouth, Lowell. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Malden include South Boston, Lynn, Waltham, Weymouth, Lowell. The closest is South Boston, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.