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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.16 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Brighton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.16 mi
Kilometers
54.97 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Return by in Brighton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Brighton
22.1 mi
00h 21m
To Greeley
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bush Street

    671 ft · 20 sec · Bush Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bromley Lane

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Bromley Lane

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 152nd Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · East 152nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East 152nd Avenue

    1248 ft · 28 sec · East 152nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Heartland Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    22 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fern Avenue

    1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue

    1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
11.4 mi · 33%
East Bromley Lane
3.37 mi · 10%
East 16th Street
2.97 mi · 9%
South 4th Avenue
0.89 mi · 3%
East 18th Street
0.86 mi · 3%
13th Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 21m from Brighton
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keenesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keenesburg.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).

Brighton

#1 Brighton

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population40,783
Coordinates39.9852600, -104.8205300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Bush Street (-104.82053, 39.98526)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.88
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton and Greeley. The current time is 22:41:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.