Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to New Hope, 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
19m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
New Hope, MN
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Trip Overview
Coon Rapids to New Hope is 11.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via East River Road, MN 100, and 42nd Avenue North, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota and the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey between two suburban communities. You'll find the drive to be a practical mix of local roads and a bit of highway, making it an easy option for a short errand or connecting two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Twin Cities metro area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East River Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| MN 100 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| 42nd Avenue North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Xylon Avenue North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East River Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and New Hope, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 1
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 694
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MN 100
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12A
Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Xylon Avenue North
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Xylon Avenue North
483 ft
·
25 sec
·
Xylon Avenue North
11
Turn left onto 46th Avenue North
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
46th Avenue North
12
Arrive at destination
46th Avenue North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 1 / East River Road
Turn right onto CR 1 / East River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.30 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
New Hope, MN
Late night in New Hope on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
19m 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 presents a mixed profile, with about 35% of the journey on highway segments. You'll experience stretches of local roads like East River Road, where the longest uninterrupted segment measures 3.7 miles, before transitioning onto faster routes. As you progress, the road character shifts, incorporating parts of MN 100 and 42nd Avenue North, which offer a different driving pace. Expect a blend of suburban street navigation and quicker, more direct highway travel as you make your way to New Hope.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on East River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.
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 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 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 19m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on East River Road. 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 New Hope, 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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 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 New Hope, 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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