Origin
New Brighton, MN
Morning in New Brighton on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brighton, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 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 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between New Brighton and Saint Paul, this 14.5-mile journey is straightforward and efficient. You can expect to reach your destination in about 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Silver Lake Road, I-694 East, and Voyageur Highway. With a fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel within the Midwest. Since there are no planned stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 10 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Silver Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on I 694
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 694
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CH 44
495 ft
·
25 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 694 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 694
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
11
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
12
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
13
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
14
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 13.5 — 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
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Silver Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward Silver Lake Road
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 East
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 10th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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
Saint Paul, MN
Morning in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
5 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. While you will navigate a mix of roads, the highway share is 0%, meaning you stay on local thoroughfares for the duration of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Silver Lake Road, reflecting the frequent adjustments required as you maneuver toward your destination. This is not a route defined by long, high-speed cruising, but rather by the technical nature of local navigation. You will find that the road demands your attention as you transition between these specific local segments.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on I 694.
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 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.5 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 (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on I 694. 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 Saint Paul, 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): 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 Saint Paul, 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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