How far is Berthoud, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Longmont, CO is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.55 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.81 mi
15.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.81 mi
Kilometers
15.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Wed, Apr 22, 6:57 PM MDT
Return by in Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 7:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berthoud
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Longmont
Wed, Apr 22, 6:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berthoud
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Berthoud
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Longmont
5.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berthoud and Longmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud and Longmont.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1141 ft · 52 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West County Road 8

    1.1 km · 1 min · West County Road 8

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Highway 287

    3 mi · 4 min · North Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on North 107th Street

    3.8 mi · 4 min · North 107th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Longs Peak Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · Longs Peak Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1370 ft · 1 min · Kimbark Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berthoud and Longmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 107th Street
3.8 mi · 33%
North Highway 287
3.05 mi · 26%
Main Street
2.46 mi · 21%
West County Road 8
0.68 mi · 6%
Mountain Avenue
0.64 mi · 6%
Kimbark Street
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 107th Street

Continue on North 107th Street

3.8 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 09m from Berthoud
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berthoud and Sunny near Longmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berthoud to Longmont?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Berthoud and 5.9 miles from Longmont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berthoud and Sunny near Longmont.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berthoud and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).

Berthoud

#1 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-105.081089, 40.308293)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.03
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.52 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.67 $3.35
Premium $4.39 $1.80 $3.60
Diesel $4.74 $1.94 $3.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berthoud and Longmont. The current time is 18:38:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.