How far is Afton, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Afton, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Afton Boulevard
25 m · 7 sec · Afton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Croix Trail South
2.9 mi · 5 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 49 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
32 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1908 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
2082 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 694 North
Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Afton and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Afton to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Pine Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Afton and 19.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Afton and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).
#1 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,036 |
| Coordinates | 44.9027500, -92.7835400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
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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