"Stone's throw" is a phrase commonly used to describe a short distance. However, there are other phrases that can be used as synonyms for this phrase, such as "a hop, skip and a jump away" or "within spitting distance." Other alternatives include "just around the corner," "a couple of blocks away," or "a few steps away." Some people may also use "a stone's kick" or "a stone's cast" to describe the same short distance. Regardless of the phrase used, they all convey the same idea of something being close by and within easy reach.
