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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Albany, MN is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
74.89 mi
01h 24m
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
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.52 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-16T15:02
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
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 Brooklyn Park
37.4 mi
00h 42m
To Albany
37.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 238, CR 10: Albany

    1436 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Street South

    974 ft · 21 sec · 8th Street South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1092 ft · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
65.9 mi · 88%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 4%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 3%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 2%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.23 mi · 2%
MN 610 West
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
00h 42m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 Brooklyn Park and 37.5 miles from Albany.

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 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Brooklyn Park and Albany. Straight-line distance: 69.58 mi (111.98 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates45.6299600, -94.5700000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Albany (-94.57, 45.62996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.84
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.42 $18.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.39 $11.59 $23.19
Diesel $4.86 $12.84 $25.68

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Albany. The current time is 15:02:47.

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.