How far is Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Ramada Avenue South
82 m · 17 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Turn left onto 19th Street South
1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 49 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
32 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1908 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
2082 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 694 North
Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Lake Saint Croix Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Saint Croix Beach to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach and 19.4 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Saint Croix Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul
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 Lake Saint Croix Beach and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 31.19 mi (50.19 km).
#1 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
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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