How far is North Branch, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from North Branch, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
44.53 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.13 mi
54.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 2, 7:54 AM CDT
Return by in North Branch
Sat, May 2, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Branch
2026-05-02T07:09
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 2, 7:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Branch
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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From North Branch
22.2 mi
00h 22m
To Brooklyn Park
22.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Branch and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Branch and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Boulevard

    11 m · 9 sec · Forest Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1853 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Branch and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 46%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 25%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 12%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 9%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 5%
CR 14
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 22m from North Branch
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North Branch and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Branch to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from North Branch and 22.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around North Branch and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerville, 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 Centerville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Branch and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 34.13 mi (54.93 km).

North Branch

#1 North Branch

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates45.5113500, -92.9802200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Boulevard (-92.980115, 45.511346)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.39 $6.90 $13.79
Diesel $4.86 $7.64 $15.27

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Branch and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 07:09:49.

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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.