Drive Time
56m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Sasha Zilov
The drive from Sunrise, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN covers 51.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Street, Wilcox Road, Keystone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.7 miles from Sunrise, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilcox Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Croix Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
Start on River Road
Continue on Mill Street
Turn right onto Wilcox Road
Turn left onto Keystone Avenue
Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Saint Croix Trail
Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 51.4 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.7 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sunrise, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Sunrise, MN
This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Sunrise, MN · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Sunrise, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Sunrise on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
71°F
Circle Pines, MN
26 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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