Origin
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Shorewood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 23.5 miles and takes about 34m via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or transit. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect consistent traffic flow and efficient travel times. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss journey between these two nearby Minnesota communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 9 mi | 13m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on CR 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MN 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 169
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 North
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn 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.
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 130 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$6.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your journey on major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 10.6 miles on US 169. Expect to navigate through a mix of urban and suburban landscapes as you travel. The primary roads include US 169, Minnesota State Highway 7, and Brooklyn Boulevard, indicating a transition from a larger highway to more localized arterial roads as you approach your destination. This highway-centric profile means you'll likely encounter steady traffic and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Park, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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