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Trip from New Hope, MN to Woodbury, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

136.2 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

New Hope, MN

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 136.2 miles, this drive from New Hope to Woodbury is a straightforward journey across Minnesota that typically takes 2 hours and 52 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Midwest, the path relies heavily on Highway 65 Northeast, State Highway 210, and MN 100. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two points, ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering off the beaten path.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.1 miles from New Hope, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 65 Northeast 110.2 mi 2h 17m
State Highway 210 15.4 mi 18m
MN 100 2.4 mi 3m
42nd Avenue North 1.9 mi 3m
I 694 1.9 mi 2m
Tamarack Boulevard West 1.5 mi 1m
Central Avenue Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Xylon Avenue North 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Highway 65 Northeast — 110.2 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, MN and Woodbury, MN.

1

Start on 46th Avenue North

428 ft · 20 sec · 46th Avenue North
2

Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North

483 ft · 23 sec · Xylon Avenue North
3

Continue on Xylon Avenue North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Xylon Avenue North
4

Turn left onto CR 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · 42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward MN 100 North, CR 81 South Use the left lane.
6

Continue on this road

147 ft · 3 sec · this road
Toward MN 100 North Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto MN 100

2.4 mi · 3 min · MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 694 East
10

Merge onto I 694

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 38 Toward MN 65: Central Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on MN 65

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on MN 65

110 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto MN 210

7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
15

Continue on MN 210

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
16

Continue on MN 210

7.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 210
17

Turn left onto CR 127

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gisler Road
18

Arrive at destination

CR 127

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 52-minute excursion, consider departing during off-peak hours to maintain a smooth flow on the heavy highway segments. Planning for at least one stop is essential to break up the long 110.2-mile stretch on Highway 65 Northeast, ensuring you stay alert throughout the journey. Since the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep your fuel budget of $19 in mind when planning your stops, and try to refuel before hitting the longest uninterrupted highway sections. This approach keeps your transit simple and keeps you in control of your itinerary.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from New Hope, MN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Hope, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Hope, MN

This is one driving day of about 136.2 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from New Hope, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 65 Northeast for about 110.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Braham, MN

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Blaine, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Braham, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from New Hope, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 65 Northeast if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Brighton, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

First break · 12min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

First break · 12min in 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blaine, Minnesota

2.9 mi

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17632088754

Visit website

Don Goyo Restaurant Columbia Heights

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17637880299

Visit website

The Coffee Shop NE

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16122598478

Visit website

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Blaine, Minnesota

Walden Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Tamarack Wayside Rest

0 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

MN-210: McGregor Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North

Turn left onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward MN 100 North, CR 81 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MN 100 North, CR 81 South
6
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | MN 100

Merge onto MN 100

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38 Toward MN 65: Central Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.27 one way

$40.54 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $21.84 $43.68
premium $4.53 $24.30 $48.60
diesel $5.61 $30.07 $60.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.30 $6.54
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.92 $5.45
EV Truck/SUV 54.5 0 $19.07 $8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

New Hope, MN

Morning in New Hope on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 52m 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 focused experience behind the wheel, as 95% of this journey is spent on highways. The character of the drive is defined by a significant 110.2-mile stretch on Highway 65 Northeast, which accounts for the vast majority of your time on the road. Because it is a highway-heavy route, you will find a consistent, steady pace that avoids the complexities of technical local roads. While the scenery remains consistent throughout the Midwest landscape, the drive remains functional and direct. Prepare for a predictable rhythm that keeps you moving efficiently toward Woodbury without unnecessary deviations.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.2 mi on Highway 65 Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 65 Northeast and State Highway 210. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 136.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 136.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.2 miles on Highway 65 Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Woodbury, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, 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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