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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Mayer, MN is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.05 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.72 mi
47.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Minnetonka
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Brooklyn Park
20 mi
00h 28m
To Mayer
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    913 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    16.1 mi · 23 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    83 m · 5 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 34 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
24.5 mi · 61%
US 169 South
11 mi · 27%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 6%
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
MN 7
0.54 mi · 1%
Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memoria
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Minnesota State Highway 7

Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

16.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka
00h 28m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Mayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Minnetonka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Brooklyn Park and 20.1 miles from Mayer.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka

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 Minnetonka and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 12.3 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 14.2 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 Minnetonka.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

26 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.39 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $4.86 $6.86 $13.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Mayer. The current time is 23:21:05.

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.