How far is Brighton, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Brighton and Thornton is 11.4 miles (18.35 km).
Flight distance from Brighton, CO to Thornton, CO is 11.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Brighton, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 14.16 miles (22.79 km) by car.
Driving from Brighton to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Thornton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Thornton Historical Society and the Thornton Town Center.
| Population | 148113 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°52'5"N 104°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.8680400 |
| Longitude | -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Thornton
The distance between Brighton and Thornton is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 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 Thornton. The current time is 19:13:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.89 liters (0.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Thornton is $1.82 (diesel $2.37).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $1.82 | $2.01 | $2.16 | $2.37 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brighton and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
