How far is Spencer Brook, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Spencer Brook, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.84 mi
48.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer Brook
2026-04-25T06:09
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer Brook
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
Nowthen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Spencer Brook
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Brooklyn Park
18 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spencer Brook and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Feldspar Street Northwest

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 305th Lane Northwest

    2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 47

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest

    5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on St Francis Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · St Francis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Saint Francis Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Ferry Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Ferry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Ferry Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South Ferry Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer Brook 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Francis Boulevard
12.7 mi · 35%
South Ferry Street
5.83 mi · 16%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 14%
State Highway 47
2.58 mi · 7%
St Francis Boulevard
2.53 mi · 7%
305th Lane Northwest
1.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Saint Francis Boulevard

Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard

12.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nowthen
00h 23m from Spencer Brook
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spencer Brook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencer Brook to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Nowthen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Spencer Brook and 18 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spencer Brook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Nowthen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

59 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer Brook and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.02 km).

Spencer Brook

#1 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
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: Feldspar Street Northwest (-93.440456, 45.52191)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer Brook and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 06:09:21.

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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.