How far is Plymouth, MN from Brunswick, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Brunswick, MN is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.36 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.48 mi
87.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-12T17:41
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Brunswick
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    47.2 mi · 57 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Legend Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Legend Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    2742 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 70

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 70

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Brunswick.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
47.2 mi · 69%
MN-610
7.62 mi · 11%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 8%
US 169 North
3.43 mi · 5%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 4%
Legend Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

47.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 42m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Brunswick?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Plymouth and 34.2 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 54.48 mi (87.68 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brunswick

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota

Population1,341
Coordinates45.7888500, -93.2757800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Brunswick (-93.27578, 45.78885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.39 $10.58 $21.17
Diesel $4.86 $11.72 $23.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Brunswick. The current time is 17:41:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.