How far is North Saint Paul, MN from New Brighton, MN?
The driving distance from North Saint Paul, MN to New Brighton, MN is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Saint Paul and New Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Saint Paul and New Brighton.
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Start on 7th Avenue East
2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East
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Turn left onto Division Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Geneva Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on North Century Avenue
1325 ft · 32 sec · North Century Avenue
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Turn left onto I 694 West
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Saint Paul and New Brighton.
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 West
Keep slight right
6.39 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Cloudy leaving North Saint Paul and Rain Showers near New Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Saint Paul to New Brighton?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 6.5 miles from North Saint Paul and 6.5 miles from New Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Saint Paul and Rain Showers near New Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Saint Paul and New Brighton. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).
#1 North Saint Paul
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
| Population | 12,416 |
| Coordinates | 45.0124700, -92.9918800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brighton
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.0655200, -93.2018900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Brighton (-93.20189, 45.06552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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