How far is Broomfield, CO from Brighton, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Brighton, CO is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Brighton.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 15 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West Midway Boulevard
657 ft · 21 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Dillon Road
1632 ft · 49 sec · West Dillon Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Northwest Parkway East
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Parkway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Parkway
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Continue on E-470
2322 ft · 26 sec · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward York Street
3162 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto York Street
1.3 km · 1 min · York Street
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Turn right onto East 160th Avenue
6.7 mi · 9 min · East 160th Avenue
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2260 ft · 54 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bridge Street
51 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
126 m · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
584 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Brighton.
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
Turn right onto 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 Broomfield and Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Brighton?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Broomfield and 9.3 miles from Brighton.
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 7:38 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 Broomfield and Sunny near Brighton.
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 Broomfield and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-104.82053, 39.98526)
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 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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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