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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Carver, MN is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.03 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.37 mi
42.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.37 mi
Kilometers
42.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.03 mi
Kilometers
53.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carver
Tue, May 5, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 5, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-05T06:09
Arrive Carver
Tue, May 5, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Brooklyn Park
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Carver
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1743 ft · 48 sec · West 6th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Chaska Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Carver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street East

    756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
14.1 mi · 43%
US 212 West
12.1 mi · 37%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 7%
North Chestnut Street
1.88 mi · 6%
Old Carver Road
0.93 mi · 3%
Chaska Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 23m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Carver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 16.5 miles from Carver.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain 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 Carver. Straight-line distance: 26.37 mi (42.44 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Carver (-93.62579, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.39 $5.09 $10.19
Diesel $4.86 $5.64 $11.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Carver. The current time is 06:09:16.

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.