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Trip from New London, MN to Maple Grove, MN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

95.6 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Maple Grove, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New London, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, MN 23, I 494 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.8 miles from New London, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 95.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and MN 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.2 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and MN 23. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
40.6 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward Interstate 94 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Interstate 94 East
5
41 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
93.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South
7
94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
6
95.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | CR 10 / Bass Lake Road

Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 52.2 mi 56m
MN 23 39.8 mi 47m
I 494 1.2 mi 1m
Main Street South 0.8 mi 1m
Bass Lake Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 52.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London, MN and Maple Grove, MN.

1

Start on MN 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street South
2

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23

40 mi · 47 min · MN 23
3

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward Interstate 94 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 94

52 mi · 56 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 494

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 494
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 26 Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto CR 10

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
9

Arrive at destination

CR 10

Trip Plan

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 47.8 miles from New London, MN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 21 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New London, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New London, MN

This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from New London, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 52.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.8 mi from New London, MN · 57m into the drive

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

48 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Paynesville, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Cloud, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from New London, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maple Grove, MN

The final approach into Maple Grove, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 81.9

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Cloud, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.8

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 81.9

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.8

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.8

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 41

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.23 one way

$28.45 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $15.33 $30.66
premium $4.53 $17.06 $34.11
diesel $5.61 $21.11 $42.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
EV Truck/SUV 38.2 0 $13.38 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New London, MN

Night in New London on Thursday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Grove, MN

Night in Maple Grove on Thursday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

1h 49m 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 London, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, MN 23, I 494. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 miles from New London, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.23 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 straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New London, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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