How far is Brighton, CO from Broomfield, CO?
The driving distance from Brighton, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Broomfield.
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Start on Bush Street
126 m · 15 sec · Bush Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
584 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
130 m · 9 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
43 m · 2 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
81 m · 5 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Bridge Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
2254 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 160th Avenue
6.7 mi · 9 min · East 160th Avenue
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Turn left onto York Street
1.1 km · 1 min · York Street
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Take the ramp right toward E470 Toll North
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
1.7 mi · 2 min · E-470
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road
1760 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Dillon Road
1345 ft · 41 sec · West Dillon Road
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Turn left onto South 112th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South 112th Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
913 ft · 30 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Broomfield.
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.
East 160th Avenue
Continue on East 160th Avenue
6.72 mi · 00h 09m
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 Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Brighton and 9.3 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).
#1 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.70 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
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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