How far is Montrose, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Montrose, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 8 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
940 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
1362 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 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 Montrose and Brooklyn Park.
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.
Babcock Boulevard
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
12.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Montrose and Widespread Frost then 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 Montrose to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Montrose and 13.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Montrose and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Long Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Chanhassen City Adm
Wayzata Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Long Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.68 km).
#1 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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