How far is Perham, MN from New York Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Perham, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perham and New York Mills.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
29 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 80
1705 ft · 34 sec · County Highway 80
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Continue on East Main Street
914 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 80
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Centennial Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Centennial Drive
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Continue on West Centennial 84 Drive
2456 ft · 1 min · West Centennial 84 Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Perham and New York Mills.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
7.75 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Perham and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perham to New York Mills?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Richville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Perham and 5.7 miles from New York Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Perham and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Richville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perham and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.25 km).
#1 Perham
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 897 |
| Coordinates | 46.5944000, -95.5725400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York Mills
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.5180200, -95.3761500 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
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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