How far is New Hope, MN from Crystal, MN?
The driving distance from New Hope, MN to Crystal, MN is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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 03m.
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 Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Crystal.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · 42nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 42nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Crystal.
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.
42nd Avenue North
Turn left onto 42nd Avenue North
1.24 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Rain Showers near Crystal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Crystal?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.8 miles from New Hope and 0.8 miles from Crystal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hope and Rain Showers near Crystal.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Crystal. Straight-line distance: 1.34 mi (2.16 km).
#1 New Hope
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 20,641 |
| Coordinates | 45.0380200, -93.3866200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.0327400, -93.3602300 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal (-93.36023, 45.03274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $4.25 | $0.25 | $0.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $0.28 | $0.57 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $0.32 | $0.63 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
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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