How far is New Brighton, MN from Maplewood, MN?
The driving distance from New Brighton, MN to Maplewood, MN is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brighton and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Maplewood.
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Start on the route
3052 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Road
1270 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Silver Lake Road
151 m · 25 sec · Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto I 694 East
1177 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North McKnight Road
1223 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South McKnight Road
130 m · 11 sec · South McKnight Road
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Turn slight right onto Innovation Boulevard
2973 ft · 2 min · Innovation Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Innovation Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brighton and Maplewood.
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.
I 694 East
Merge slight left
6.58 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from New Brighton and 9.4 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brighton and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 12.74 mi (20.51 km).
#1 New Brighton
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.0655200, -93.2018900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Innovation Boulevard (-92.995219, 44.953161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
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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