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Trip from Plymouth, MN to Brunswick, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

68.4 mi

110 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

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Plymouth, MN

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Downtown Brunswick, MN, MN

Brunswick, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, MN to Brunswick, MN covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, MN-610, I 494 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Avenue Northeast 47.2 mi 57m
MN-610 6.7 mi 7m
I 494 5 mi 6m
US 169 3.2 mi 3m
I 94 2 mi 2m
US 10 0.9 mi <1m
Legend Street 0.7 mi 1m
State Highway 70 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Central Avenue Northeast — 47.2 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Brunswick, MN.

1

Start on MN 55

62 ft · 3 sec · MN 55
2

Take the exit

186 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 494 North
3

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 494 North
4

Merge onto I 494

5.0 mi · 6 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward MN 610 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto MN 610

6.7 mi · 7 min · MN-610
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 10

0.9 mi · 58 sec · US 10
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto MN 65

47 mi · 57 min · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto CR 46

0.7 mi · 1 min · Legend Street
15

Turn right onto MN 70

0.5 mi · 46 sec · State Highway 70
16

Arrive at destination

MN 70

Where to Stop

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

city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blaine, MN

34 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

Co on Rapids, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Bethel, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Plymouth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit toward I 494 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 494 North
8
5.3 mi into trip | ~7m 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
7.8 mi into trip | ~10m 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
6
11.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward MN 610 East

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 610 East
6
19.5 mi into trip | ~24m 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. Toward MN 65: Central Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.83 one way

$21.66 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $11.53 $23.07
premium $4.85 $13.06 $26.11
diesel $5.60 $15.08 $30.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.99 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.58 $4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Plymouth, MN

Morning in Plymouth on Friday

Local time

11:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Brunswick, MN

Morning in Brunswick on Friday

Local time

11:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

NNW 0 to 5 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

26 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

1h 25m 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?

68.4 mi in 1h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on Central Avenue Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

978 ft 862 ft

Total Climb

137 ft

Total Descent

150 ft

Highest Point

978 ft

Elevation Range

117 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Plymouth, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1852

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.

Arriving in Brunswick, MN

Full guide →

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 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. 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 Brunswick, 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: near the start: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 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 Brunswick, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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