Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Northfield and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Northfield is about 54 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 136th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $369,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis54 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank136thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$369,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute17.7 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to downtown Minneapolis at a similar price
Cities with a shorter drive where homes sold for no more than 15% above Northfield's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayer | 53 min | $385,250 | Mayer guide |
| Empire | 51 min | $410,000 | Empire guide |
| Cologne | 47 min | $409,950 | Cologne guide |
| Watertown | 44 min | $375,000 | Watertown guide |
| East Bethel | 44 min | $412,125 | East Bethel guide |
| Hastings | 43 min | $345,000 | Hastings guide |
Other drives from Northfield
- Downtown Saint Paul55 min
- MSP Airport49 min
- University of Minnesota56 min
- Mall of America45 min
Drive times are light-traffic estimates from each city’s center (OpenStreetMap routing). Your trip depends on your address and the time of day; allow more at rush hour.
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Quick answers
Northfield to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Northfield to downtown Minneapolis?
About 54 minutes in light traffic from the center of Northfield, roughly 36 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Northfield?
17.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Northfield residents in the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), to all destinations.
Which cities have a shorter drive to downtown Minneapolis at a similar price?
Mayer (53 minutes, median $385,250), Empire (51 minutes, median $410,000), Cologne (47 minutes, median $409,950), Watertown (44 minutes, median $375,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Northfield?
The median sale price was $369,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (230 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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