Origin
Brunswick, MN
Late night in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, MN to Quamba, 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
16m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Brunswick to Quamba is 13.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via MN 65, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's short enough for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it a straightforward transit between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Avenue East | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| MN 65 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 70 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Forest Avenue East
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, MN and Quamba, MN.
1
Start on MN 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 70
2
Turn right onto MN 65
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 65
3
Continue on MN 23
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Avenue East
4
Turn left
152 ft
·
6 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 65
Turn right onto MN 65
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Quamba, MN
Late night in Quamba on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 a mixed bag, with 53% of the 13.4 miles on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving, 6.3 miles, on Forest Avenue East. The route utilizes MN 65 and State Highway 70, offering a blend of higher-speed travel and more local road cruising. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Forest Avenue East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brunswick, MN to Quamba, MN is easy. At 16m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MN 65): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Forest Avenue East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (MN 65): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quamba, 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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