How far is Brighton, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Brighton, CO to Greeley, CO is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Greeley.
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Start on Bush Street
671 ft · 20 sec · Bush Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bromley Lane
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Bromley Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 152nd Avenue
36 m · 3 sec · East 152nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 152nd Avenue
1248 ft · 28 sec · East 152nd Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 East
1951 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
11.4 mi · 11 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
22 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto Fern Avenue
1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Greeley.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22 mi · 00h 26m
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 Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Greeley?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Brighton and 12.1 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg
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 Keenesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).
#1 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
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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