Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Morning in Maple Grove on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Brooklyn Park, 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
12m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MN
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Brooklyn Park, MN
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Trip Overview
Maple Grove, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is 7.8 miles and takes about 12m via Brooklyn Boulevard and I 94/I 494, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the same state and region, making it ideal for a quick local errand or connection. The drive is largely urban and suburban, so expect typical local traffic patterns. With only 7.8 miles and a 12-minute estimated drive time, this route is easily manageable for any driver and requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 169 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn Boulevard
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN.
1
Start on CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Turn left
316 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 494 North
4
Merge onto I 494
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 169
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 130
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 North
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 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
1 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
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 is a mixed drive, with 46% of it on highways like I 94 and I 494. You'll experience stretches of both urban arterial roads and faster interstate travel. The longest continuous segment on a single road is 2.2 miles on Brooklyn Boulevard. As you drive, you'll notice the transition from local streets to highway ramps and back, characteristic of a route connecting suburban areas. The highway sections offer a chance to pick up speed, while the boulevard segments involve more frequent intersections and traffic signals.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Brooklyn Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Maple Grove, MN
Full guide →Founded 1858
Maple Grove is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Arriving 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 12m. Total distance: 7.8 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 (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Brooklyn Boulevard. 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 Brooklyn Park, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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