How far is Boulder, CO from Nederland, CO?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Nederland, CO is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Nederland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Nederland.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 10 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue
2387 ft · 1 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
648 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Canyon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Canyon Boulevard
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Continue on Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 27 min · Boulder Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
125 m · 12 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Nederland.
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.
Boulder Canyon Drive
Continue on Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Boulder and Sunny near Nederland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Nederland?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Coal Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Boulder and 8.4 miles from Nederland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder and Sunny near Nederland.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).
#1 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nederland (-105.51083, 39.96138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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