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Trip from New York Mills, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

155.5 mi

250 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Downtown New York Mills, MN, MN

New York Mills, MN

Tom Fisk

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New York Mills, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Mason Avenue, US 10, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.86 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.7 miles from New York Mills, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from New York Mills, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 97.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 130 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
11.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
97.5 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
130 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
146.9 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | MN 610

Take the exit onto MN 610 toward MN 610 East

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 212 Toward MN 610 East
8
149.5 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Take the exit toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A-B Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Mason Avenue 78.4 mi 1h 29m
US 10 36.8 mi 42m
I 94 16.9 mi 18m
Ash Avenue Northwest 7.3 mi 8m
County Road 81 3 mi 4m
MN 610 2.6 mi 2m
165th Avenue Southeast 1.8 mi 2m
Broadway Street East 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West Mason Avenue — 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.

1

Start on CH 67; 84

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Centennial 84 Drive
2

Turn right onto US 10

11 mi · 12 min · US 10
3

Enter roundabout

103 ft · 1 sec
4

Continue

66 ft · 0 sec
5

Turn straight onto US 10

7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
6

Continue on US 10

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10
8

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
9

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
10

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11
11

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25
12

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street
13

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
14

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
16

Merge onto I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto MN 610

2.6 mi · 2 min · MN 610
Exit 212 Toward MN 610 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 2A-B Toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on CR 81

2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 81
Use the left lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 81

0.6 mi · 59 sec · County Road 81
21

Continue on CR 81

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto CR 130

1.4 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from New York Mills, MN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.7 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York Mills, MN

This is one driving day of about 155.5 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from New York Mills, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.7 mi from New York Mills, MN · 1h 30m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

78 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

Crow Wing, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from New York Mills, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.

Arriving in Brooklyn Park, MN

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn Park, MN.

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

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 144.4

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Osseo, Minnesota

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Falls, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 144.4

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.5

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.6

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 99.9

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 99.9

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 155.5

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.86 one way

$47.71 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $25.70 $51.41
premium $4.53 $28.60 $57.20
diesel $5.61 $35.39 $70.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Maple Grove, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove, MN

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

12 DCFC

Brooklyn Park, MN Rechargery Relay @ Hy-Vee - Zane Ave North

Brooklyn Park, MN

IONNA

10 DCFC

Holiday Stationstores - Tesla Supercharger

Little Falls, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Clearwater Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Clearwater, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Monticello, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Albertville Premium Outlets (Albertville, MN)

Albertville, MN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

McDonalds #7056 Rogers

Rogers, MN 55374, MN

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Blink Network: 5 ZEFNET: 4 Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 LOOP: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1 DIRT_ROAD: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.7 0 $16.33 $7.46
Efficient EV 38.9 0 $13.61 $6.22
EV Truck/SUV 62.2 0 $21.77 $9.95

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 York Mills, MN

Night in New York Mills on Thursday

Local time

9:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Night in Brooklyn Park on Thursday

Local time

9:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

17 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

3h 5m 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 York Mills, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, I 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from New York Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 97.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 130 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New York Mills, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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