How far is Fridley, MN from Edina, MN?
The driving distance from Fridley, MN to Edina, MN is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley and Edina.
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Start on Mississippi Street Northeast
1262 ft · 35 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
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Turn left
16 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Mississippi Street Northeast
1311 ft · 38 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
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Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · University Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 West
2115 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fridley and Edina.
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 100
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13.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Fridley and Sunny near Edina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fridley to Edina?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fridley and 8.5 miles from Edina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fridley and Sunny near Edina.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley
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 Fridley and Edina. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Fridley
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 27,857 |
| Coordinates | 45.0860800, -93.2632800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edina
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 52,477 |
| Coordinates | 44.8896900, -93.3499500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
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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