How far is Cambridge, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MN to Blaine, MN is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Blaine.
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Start on 1st Avenue West
1 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Take the ramp right
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Blaine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
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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 Cambridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Blaine?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Cambridge and 14.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cambridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.81 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 45.5727400, -93.2243900 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: 105th Avenue Northeast (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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