How far is Albany, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Albany, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.09 mi
01h 11m
Flight
69.58 mi
111.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.58 mi
Kilometers
111.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.09 mi
Kilometers
122.45 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 12, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-12T18:23
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clearwater
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Albany
37.4 mi
00h 35m
To Brooklyn Park
38.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1092 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  9. 9

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
66.2 mi · 87%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 4%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 3%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.39 mi · 2%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
CR 81 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Merge slight left

65.6 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
00h 35m from Albany
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Albany and 38.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Clearwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearwater.

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

119 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 69.58 mi (111.98 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates45.6299600, -94.5700000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-94.569988, 45.63003)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.13
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.56 $19.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.39 $11.77 $23.54
Diesel $4.86 $13.04 $26.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 18:23:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.