How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Watertown, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Watertown, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Watertown.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 6, CR112: Wayzata Boulevard
1645 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on Watertown Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
31 m · 3 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South
62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South
9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Watertown.
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.
I 394 West
Keep slight left
8.43 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Watertown?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 17.3 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.22 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 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
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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