How far is New Brighton, MN from Apple Valley, MN?

The driving distance from New Brighton, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.14 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.14 mi
Kilometers
51.72 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in New Brighton
Mon, Jun 1, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brighton
2026-06-01T15:12
Arrive Apple Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brighton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From New Brighton
13.7 mi
00h 17m
To Apple Valley
18.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Brighton and Apple Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Apple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3052 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Silver Lake Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Silver Lake Road Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saint Anthony Boulevard

    130 m · 17 sec · Saint Anthony Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Brighton Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Brighton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Quarry Center Drive

    77 m · 7 sec · Quarry Center Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1148 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, CR 35: Portland Avenue

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Cedar Avenue South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brighton and Apple Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedar Avenue South
11.6 mi · 36%
I 35W South
8.19 mi · 25%
Silver Lake Road
2.28 mi · 7%
Silver Lake Road Northeast
1.25 mi · 4%
New Brighton Boulevard
1.15 mi · 4%
MN 62 East
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cedar Avenue South

Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

11.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 17m from New Brighton
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Apple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Apple Valley?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from New Brighton and 18.4 miles from Apple Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Apple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brighton and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 km).

New Brighton

#1 New Brighton

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,793
Coordinates45.0655200, -93.2018900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Apple Valley

#2 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: I 694 West (-93.20191, 45.065563)
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.39 $4.96 $9.93
Diesel $4.86 $5.50 $10.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brighton and Apple Valley. The current time is 15:12:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.