How far is New Brighton, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from New Brighton, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.48 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.8 mi
46.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.8 mi
Kilometers
46.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in New Brighton
Mon, Jun 1, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brighton
2026-06-01T15:22
Arrive Lakeville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Lakeville
19.8 mi
00h 20m

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
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Lakeville.

  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

    22.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
23.1 mi · 63%
Silver Lake Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 6%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 4%
Silver Lake Road Northeast
1.25 mi · 3%
New Brighton Boulevard
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 20m from New Brighton
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brighton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 16.7 miles from New Brighton and 19.8 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brighton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeville.

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 7.6 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 3.1 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 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 Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 km).

New Brighton

#1 New Brighton

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,793
Coordinates45.0655200, -93.2018900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: I 694 West (-93.20191, 45.065563)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.39 $5.67 $11.33
Diesel $4.86 $6.27 $12.55

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 Lakeville. The current time is 15:22:27.

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.