How far is Shorewood, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
23.5 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.54 mi
28.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.54 mi
Kilometers
28.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
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 Shorewood
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Shorewood
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Brooklyn Park
11.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Smithtown Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Smithtown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 169 North

    1529 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood and Brooklyn Park.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
10.9 mi · 46%
Minnesota State Highway 7
9.01 mi · 38%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 9%
Smithtown Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Oak Street
0.52 mi · 2%
CR 130
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Merge slight right

10.6 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 15m from Shorewood
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood and Chance Snow Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Shorewood and 11.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood and Chance Snow Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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 Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 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 10.2 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 10.5 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 Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.23 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population8,098
Coordinates44.9008000, -93.5891200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown Road (-93.58905, 44.900736)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.39 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.86 $4.04 $8.07

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 09:56:18.

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.