Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breezy Point, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Mathias, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Breezy Point to Saint Mathias is 29.7 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Red Pine Drive and County Road 3, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, offering a quick transition between two points. It's primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive without significant highway time. Consider this route for a simple, direct transfer between these two locations, ideal for a single-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pine Drive | 9 mi | 12m |
| County Road 3 | 7 mi | 9m |
| St Mathias Road | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Business 371 | 2 mi | 2m |
| South 6th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Mill Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sleepy Hollow Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Breezy Point, MN and Saint Mathias, MN.
Start on Bluebird Lane
Turn right onto CR 4
Enter roundabout onto CH 3; IC C
Continue on CH 3; IC C
Continue on CH 3; IC C
Continue on CH 3; IC C
Turn right onto MN 210
Continue on MN 210
Turn left onto MN 371 Business
Continue on MN 371 Business
Continue on MN 371 Business
Turn left onto CR 21
Turn right onto CR 131
Turn left onto CR 121
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 4 / Red Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CH 3; IC C / County Road 3
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto MN 210 / Northeast Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 131 / Sleepy Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 121 / County Road 121
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.95 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Breezy Point on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Saint Mathias on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Fog
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll spend 100% of this drive on surface roads, with no highway time at all. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on Red Pine Drive. Expect to navigate local roads like County Road 3 and St Mathias Road throughout your trip. This kind of driving typically involves more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits compared to interstate travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 4 / Red Pine Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m 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: near the start (CR 4 / Red Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CH 3; IC C / County Road 3): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles (MN 210 / Northeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
83 ft
Total Descent
81 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~25.5 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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