Origin
New Brighton, MN
Evening in New Brighton on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brighton, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between New Brighton and Saint Paul, this 14.5-mile journey is straightforward and efficient. You can expect to reach your destination in about 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Silver Lake Road, I-694 East, and Voyageur Highway. With a fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel within the Midwest. Since there are no planned stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed over sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.3 miles from New Brighton, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. While you will navigate a mix of roads, the highway share is 0%, meaning you stay on local thoroughfares for the duration of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Silver Lake Road, reflecting the frequent adjustments required as you maneuver toward your destination. This is not a route defined by long, high-speed cruising, but rather by the technical nature of local navigation. You will find that the road demands your attention as you transition between these specific local segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Silver Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 East
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 10th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 10 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Silver Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on I 694
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 694
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CH 44
495 ft
·
25 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 694 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 694
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
11
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
12
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
13
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
14
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 19-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about complex pacing or rest stop planning since the trip is so brief. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for navigation changes, especially when transitioning between Silver Lake Road and the Voyageur Highway. Since fuel costs are minimal at $2, you can easily fill up before you leave New Brighton without impacting your budget. Focus on your navigation cues early, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making turns more frequently than on a standard interstate commute.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.3 miles from New Brighton, MN, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.5 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Paul, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving New Brighton, MN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Brighton, MN
This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 19m.
At 14.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 694 for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from New Brighton, MN · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from New Brighton, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Paul, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Paul, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Evening in Saint Paul on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Brighton, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 694, Voyageur Highway, Robert Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from New Brighton, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Brighton, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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