Origin
New York Mills, MN
Afternoon in New York Mills on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 154.5 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Ash Avenue Northwest, West Mason Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.99 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
77.2 miles from New York Mills, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 154.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mason Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 165th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Boulevard Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on East Centennial 84 Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Centennial 84 Drive
2
Turn right
11 mi
·
12 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
66 ft
·
1 sec
5
Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
6
Continue on West Mason Avenue
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
7
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
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
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Park Boulevard Southeast
10
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
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County Road 11
11
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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State Highway 25
12
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Pine Street
13
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Broadway Street East
14
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Fenning Avenue
15
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
16
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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I 494 South
18
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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CR 10: Bass Lake Road
20
Turn right onto Bass Lake Road
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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Bass Lake Road
21
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.2 miles from New York Mills, MN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
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 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 154.5 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.2 mi from New York Mills, MN · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maple Grove, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.99 one way
$45.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
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.
Destination
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
77 mi in
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
18 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
2h 32m 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 Maple Grove, MN covers 154.5 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Ash Avenue Northwest, West Mason Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 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 $22.99 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York Mills, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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