Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Mora, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Mora, MN
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Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Mora, MN is 63.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Central Avenue Northeast, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, beginning in the Midwest and ending in the same region. You'll primarily be on surface roads for this relatively short drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick getaway or an easy transition to your destination. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | 54.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| MN-610 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Zane Avenue North | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 10 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Vine Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— 54.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Mora, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Zane Avenue North
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MN 610 East
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MN 610
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 10
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 10
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto MN 65
54 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 6
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Forest Avenue East
8
Turn right onto South Vine Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Vine Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Vine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MN 610 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 610 East
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
South Vine Street
Turn right onto South Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.70 one way
$21.40 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| premium | $5.04 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Mora, MN
Late night in Mora on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
1h 20m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 9% on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 54.2 miles on Central Avenue Northeast, which forms the bulk of the route. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface streets fairly early on. The density of exits will likely decrease as you move away from the initial highway portion, offering a more consistent pace on local roads.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.2 mi on Central Avenue Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Mora, MN
Full guide →Founded 1882
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.2 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mora, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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