Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Northfield and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Northfield is about 55 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 131st 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 Saint Paul55 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank131stshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$369,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute17.7 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to downtown Saint Paul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonifacius | 54 min | $375,000 | St. Bonifacius guide |
| Mound | 49 min | $416,400 | Mound guide |
| Empire | 46 min | $410,000 | Empire guide |
| East Bethel | 46 min | $412,125 | East Bethel guide |
| Ramsey | 43 min | $383,000 | Ramsey guide |
| Champlin | 39 min | $385,000 | Champlin guide |
Other drives from Northfield
- Downtown Minneapolis54 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 Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Northfield to downtown Saint Paul?
About 55 minutes in light traffic from the center of Northfield, roughly 34 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 Saint Paul at a similar price?
St. Bonifacius (54 minutes, median $375,000), Mound (49 minutes, median $416,400), Empire (46 minutes, median $410,000), East Bethel (46 minutes, median $412,125), 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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