How far is Saint Paul, MN from New Hope, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to New Hope, MN is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.39 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.73 mi
25.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Wed, May 6, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, May 6, 3:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-06T14:12
Arrive New Hope
Wed, May 6, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Saint Paul
10.2 mi
00h 15m
To New Hope
10.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    3073 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35E South, I 94 West

    106 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West

    3151 ft · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia

    837 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North

    2678 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9, CR 81 South: 42nd Avenue

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 42nd Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North

    1335 ft · 40 sec · Xylon Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Xylon Avenue North

    147 m · 25 sec · Xylon Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 46th Avenue North

    131 m · 19 sec · 46th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 46th Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and New Hope.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.86 mi · 48%
MN 100 North
4.3 mi · 21%
I 394 West
2.52 mi · 12%
42nd Avenue North
1.95 mi · 10%
Wabasha Street North
0.58 mi · 3%
Xylon Avenue North
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

9.86 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 15m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to New Hope?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Saint Paul and 10.2 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.31 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population20,641
Coordinates45.0380200, -93.3866200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: New Hope (-93.38662, 45.03802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.57 $5.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.82 $5.65
Premium $4.39 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.86 $3.50 $7.00

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and New Hope. The current time is 14:12:52.

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.