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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Cambridge, MN is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.59 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.68 mi
54.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.33 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 7:43 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 25, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-25T06:50
Arrive Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
20.3 mi
00h 26m
To Cambridge
20.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward MN 610 East

    1970 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    5.1 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    30.4 mi · 37 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: 1st Avenue East

    1999 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
30.4 mi · 75%
MN-610
6.01 mi · 15%
Zane Avenue North
2.24 mi · 6%
1st Avenue East
0.75 mi · 2%
MN 65
0.42 mi · 1%
MN 95
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

30.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 26m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 20.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Bethel, 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 East Bethel.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,514
Coordinates45.5727400, -93.2243900
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Cambridge (-93.22439, 45.57274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.21
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.10 $10.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.61 $11.21
Premium $4.39 $6.28 $12.56
Diesel $4.86 $6.96 $13.91

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Cambridge. The current time is 06:50:50.

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.