How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Circle Pines, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Circle Pines, MN is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Circle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Circle Pines.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Zane Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward MN 610 East
1970 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
5.1 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Pine Drive
97 m · 16 sec · Pine Drive
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Turn slight left onto Crossway Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Crossway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crossway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Circle Pines.
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.
MN-610
Merge slight left onto MN-610
5.1 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Circle Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Circle Pines?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Brooklyn Park and 7.6 miles from Circle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Circle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Blaine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Circle Pines. Straight-line distance: 10.67 mi (17.17 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Circle Pines
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,928 |
| Coordinates | 45.1485800, -93.1516100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circle Pines (-93.15161, 45.14858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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