Origin
Fridley, MN
Afternoon in Fridley on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fridley, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fridley, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Fridley, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 6.8 miles and takes about 12m via I 694 and Brooklyn Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota. It's a quick hop that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal fuss, ideal for a local errand or connecting between two nearby areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mississippi Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 6
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
2
Keep slight left at fork
49 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn left
115 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn slight right onto CR 6
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
5
Turn left onto MN 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 152
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.02 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Sunny
NW 15 mph
2% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 41% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion on I 694, including a longest stretch of 2.8 miles on that freeway. The route transitions from interstate to more local arterial roads like Brooklyn Boulevard and University Avenue Northeast. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and more controlled, urban driving as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a practical journey that mirrors many suburban commutes.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on I 694. 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 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Park, 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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