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

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to New London, MN is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.52 mi
03h 25m
Flight
134.67 mi
216.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.67 mi
Kilometers
216.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.98 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sun, May 31, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, May 31, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-31T07:46
Arrive New London
Sun, May 31, 11:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bock
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
83.1 mi
01h 42m
To New London
83.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 43%
MN 23
24.6 mi · 15%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 11%
4th Street Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
10th Avenue South
0.27 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

53.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bock
01h 42m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Woodbury and 83.4 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Bock

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

52 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

115 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and New London. Straight-line distance: 134.67 mi (216.73 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 New London

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,005
Coordinates45.3010800, -94.9441800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: New London (-94.94418, 45.30108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.97
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.99 $41.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.06 $46.11
Premium $4.39 $25.82 $51.65
Diesel $4.86 $28.60 $57.20

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and New London. The current time is 07:46:47.

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.