How far is Maple Grove, MN from Cambridge, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Cambridge, MN is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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 Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Cambridge.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
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Turn left onto I 494 North
96 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1772 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
30.4 mi · 37 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: 1st Avenue East
1999 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Cambridge.
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.
Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
30.4 mi · 00h 37m
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 Maple Grove and Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Maple Grove and 24 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Grove and Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake
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 Ham Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).
#1 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 45.5727400, -93.2243900 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-93.22439, 45.57274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
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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