Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Shorewood, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.7 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 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brooklyn Park, MN to Shorewood, MN is 23.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, single-day trip stays within Minnesota, making it a convenient option for locals or those passing through the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes major highways, offering a straightforward drive. With minimal distance and duration, it’s an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a quick commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Shorewood, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MN 7
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 7
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 19
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Oak Street
9
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
10
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Smithtown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 23.7 — 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.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MN 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MN 7
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Smithtown Road
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 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 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
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
Shorewood, MN
Late night in Shorewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
17 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
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 drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 23.7 miles on major roads like US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You'll experience a stretch of 10.7 miles on US 169 without needing to exit. The transition from highway cruising to surface streets like Brooklyn Boulevard will happen as you near your destination, bringing more local traffic and intersections.
82% 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: 10.7 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn Park, MN
Full guide →Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.
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 34m. Total distance: 23.7 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on US 169. 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 Shorewood, 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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shorewood, 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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