How far is Circle Pines, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Circle Pines, MN to Blaine, MN is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Circle Pines and Blaine.
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Start on Crossway Drive
100 m · 15 sec · Crossway Drive
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Turn right onto Pine Drive
87 m · 17 sec · Pine Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Drive Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue North
103 m · 15 sec · Lexington Avenue North
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Turn left onto Lovell Road Northeast
2683 ft · 1 min · Lovell Road Northeast
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Continue on 95th Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 95th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Radisson Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Radisson Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 105th Avenue Northeast
1911 ft · 51 sec · 105th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 105th Avenue Northeast
36 m · 11 sec · 105th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 105th Avenue Northeast
743 ft · 16 sec · 105th Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 105th Avenue Northeast
40 m · 12 sec · 105th Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 105th Avenue Northeast
2623 ft · 2 min · 105th 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 Circle Pines and Blaine.
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.
Radisson Road Northeast
Continue on Radisson Road Northeast
2.25 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Circle Pines and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Circle Pines to Blaine?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Circle Pines and 5 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Circle Pines and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Circle Pines and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 4.14 mi (6.67 km).
#1 Circle Pines
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,928 |
| Coordinates | 45.1485800, -93.1516100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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