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

The driving distance from Waverly, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.82 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.82 mi
47.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 5:44 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-04T16:55
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 5:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Long Lake
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Waverly
20.7 mi
00h 24m
To Brooklyn Park
15.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 33 sec · Pacific Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard

    940 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

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

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
16.7 mi · 47%
US 169 North
8.8 mi · 25%
US 12
7.88 mi · 22%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 11%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 6%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

12.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Lake
00h 24m from Waverly
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waverly and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Waverly and 15.2 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 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waverly and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Long Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
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: Atlantic Avenue (-93.966364, 45.066648)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 16:55:36.

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.