How far is Brighton, CO from Boulder, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Brighton and Boulder is 23.91 miles (38.47 km).

Flight distance from Brighton, CO to Boulder, CO is 23.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Brighton, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 28.66 miles (46.12 km) by car.

Driving from Brighton to Boulder will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Brighton

A city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the county, in the Denver metropolitan area. Brighton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brighton Historical Society and the Brighton Museum.

Population 40783
GPS Coordinates 39°59'7"N 104°49'14"W
Latitude 39.9852600
Longitude -104.8205300
Altitude 1519
Country United States
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#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Creek Path.

Population 107645
GPS Coordinates 40°0'54"N 105°16'14"W
Latitude 40.0149900
Longitude -105.2705500
Altitude 1624
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Boulder

The distance between Brighton and Boulder is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Brighton and Boulder. The current time is 06:20:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.83 liters (1.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Boulder is $3.68 (diesel $4.79).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $3.68 $4.08 $4.37 $4.79

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brighton and Boulder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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