How far is Scandia, MN from Mahtomedi, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and Mahtomedi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Mahtomedi.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Keep slight left to continue on Scanida Trail North
62 m · 3 sec · Scanida Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forest Boulevard North
45 m · 3 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forest Boulevard North
37 m · 2 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Keep straight to continue on Forest Boulevard North
5.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
642 ft · 24 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Avenue
3012 ft · 2 min · Northwest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue
2067 ft · 46 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Dellwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Dellwood Avenue
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Continue on Mahtomedi Avenue
2957 ft · 1 min · Mahtomedi Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Street
830 ft · 39 sec · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Avenue
131 m · 18 sec · Griffin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia and Mahtomedi.
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.
Scandia Trail North
Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.78 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Mahtomedi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Mahtomedi?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Scandia and 9.6 miles from Mahtomedi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Mahtomedi.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake
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 Forest Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.43 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahtomedi
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,276 |
| Coordinates | 45.0696900, -92.9516000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffin Avenue (-92.952223, 45.069686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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