How far is New Hope, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from New Hope, MN to Blaine, MN is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Blaine.
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Start on 46th Avenue North
131 m · 20 sec · 46th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North
147 m · 23 sec · Xylon Avenue North
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Continue on Xylon Avenue North
1335 ft · 43 sec · Xylon Avenue North
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Turn left onto 42nd Avenue North
1.9 mi · 4 min · 42nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto MN 100 North, CR 81 South
1994 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on MN 100 North
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Blaine.
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.
Highway 65 Northeast
Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 00h 09m
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 Hope and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Blaine?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 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?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from New Hope and 10.5 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Hope and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
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 Fridley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).
#1 New Hope
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 20,641 |
| Coordinates | 45.0380200, -93.3866200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
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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