Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Norwood Young America, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Norwood Young America, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Brooklyn Park to Norwood Young America, you are planning a straightforward 47-mile trek across the Minnesota landscape. This drive typically takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily navigate via Brooklyn Boulevard, US 169 South, and US 212 West to reach your destination. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $7, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since both ends of the journey are located within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a practical route for those needing to travel between these two points efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 29.6 mi | 35m |
| US 169 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Morse Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 29.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Norwood Young America, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 169 South
4
Merge onto US 169
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 62
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 212
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 212
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn sharp right onto Morse Street North
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Morse Street North
11
Arrive at destination
Morse Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 212 West
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Norwood Young America, MN
Morning in Norwood Young America on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused drive that requires your full attention throughout the 59-minute duration. Unlike an interstate highway cruise, this route relies on navigating through various local roads and intersections rather than maintaining a high-speed highway pace. Because the highway share is 0%, the experience is defined by constant changes in direction and pace rather than a long, monotonous stretch of road. You will find that the character of the drive shifts as you move from the urban environment of Brooklyn Park toward the quieter, more localized roads leading into Norwood Young America. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes navigation through the regional road network over high-speed transit.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and US 169. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 47 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on US 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norwood Young America, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 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 Norwood Young America, 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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