How far is Sunrise, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Sunrise, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on River Road
87 m · 13 sec · River Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1104 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Wilcox Road
3 mi · 7 min · Wilcox Road
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Turn left onto Keystone Avenue
3021 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail
3.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail
33 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunrise and Brooklyn Park.
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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Sunrise and 25.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Sunrise
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,120 |
| Coordinates | 45.5469000, -92.8549400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
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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