How far is New York Mills, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.45 mi
02h 38m
Flight
139.34 mi
224.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.34 mi
Kilometers
224.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.45 mi
Kilometers
259.83 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in New York Mills
Mon, May 4, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York Mills
2026-05-04T02:59
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York Mills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Royalton
MN

City in Minnesota

From New York Mills
78.8 mi
01h 19m
To Plymouth
82.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on East Centennial 84 Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York Mills and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 65%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 14%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 4%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 19m from New York Mills
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from New York Mills and 82.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royalton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 139.34 mi (224.25 km).

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#1 New York Mills

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: East Centennial 84 Drive (-95.376115, 46.518067)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.57 L · about $20.34
Round trip
$40.69
11.4 gal · 43.14 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.34 $40.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.35 $44.70
Premium $4.39 $25.03 $50.07
Diesel $4.86 $27.72 $55.45

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New York Mills and Plymouth. The current time is 02:59:37.

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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.