Origin
New Brighton, MN
Morning in New Brighton on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brighton, MN to Plymouth, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
New Brighton to Plymouth is 15.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via 42nd Avenue North and I-694, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, making it a convenient local excursion. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, suitable for a quick commute or a straightforward drive between these two Twin Cities suburbs. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd Avenue North | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| I 694 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| MN 100 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MN 55 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
42nd Avenue North
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on I 694
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on MN 100
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12A
Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
MN 55
8
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 694
Depart onto I 694
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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.
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 61 / Northwest Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 61 / Northwest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.52 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Plymouth, MN
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
25 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
23m 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 involves 53% highway driving, with a significant 4.8-mile stretch on 42nd Avenue North before you merge onto I-694 and then MN 100. You'll experience a blend of suburban surface streets and interstate cruising. Expect to navigate some urban merging as you transition between these road types.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on 42nd Avenue North.
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 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 694.
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 15.2 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (I 694): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
Full guide →Plymouth is a city located in the heart of Minnesota. This city is a place that has a good solid community and friendly people. Plymouth has a lot to offer both its residents and its travelers. They are known for having affordable housing, low crime rates and most importantly an active outdoor culture. Plymouth was also Money Magazine's best place to live in 2008. If Plymouth was ranked as the number one place to live, it must be a really great place to travel to as well.
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 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on 42nd Avenue North. 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: near the start (I 694): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 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 Plymouth, 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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