How far is Brighton, CO from Denver, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Brighton and Denver is 19.1 miles (30.74 km).

Flight distance from Brighton, CO to Denver, CO is 19.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Brighton, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 21.6 miles (34.76 km) by car.

Driving from Brighton to Denver will take approximately 00 hours 31 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 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.

Population 735538
GPS Coordinates 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W
Latitude 39.7391500
Longitude -104.9847000
Altitude 1609
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Denver

The distance between Brighton and Denver is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Denver. The current time is 22:15:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.89 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Denver is $2.77 (diesel $3.61).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $2.77 $3.07 $3.3 $3.61

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brighton and Denver (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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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Brighton 21.66 miles (35 km)

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