How far is Woodbury, MN from New Hope, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to New Hope, MN is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
136.02 mi
02h 52m
Flight
115.23 mi
185.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.23 mi
Kilometers
185.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.02 mi
Kilometers
218.9 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sat, Sep 19, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Sep 19, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-19T16:50
Arrive New Hope
Sat, Sep 19, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
68 mi
01h 26m
To New Hope
68 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Drizzle then Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 42nd Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North

    1335 ft · 40 sec · Xylon Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Xylon Avenue North

    147 m · 25 sec · Xylon Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 46th Avenue North

    131 m · 19 sec · 46th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 46th Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and New Hope.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 81%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 3%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 2%
42nd Avenue North
1.78 mi · 1%
Xylon Avenue North
0.34 mi
CR 9
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 26m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Chance Drizzle then Cloudy near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to New Hope?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Woodbury and 68 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Woodbury and Chance Drizzle then Cloudy near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 115.23 mi (185.45 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population20,641
Coordinates45.0380200, -93.3866200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: New Hope (-93.38662, 45.03802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $21.14
Round trip
$42.28
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $21.14 $42.28
Mid-grade $4.83 $23.19 $46.38
Premium $5.35 $25.70 $51.40
Diesel $6.26 $30.06 $60.12

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 · Sep 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and New Hope. The current time is 16:50:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.