How far is Broomfield, CO from Northglenn, CO?
The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Northglenn, CO is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Northglenn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Northglenn.
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Start on the route
58 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
76 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Marble Street
910 ft · 44 sec · Marble Street
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Turn left
2671 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 120th Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · West 120th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 104th Avenue
1241 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto West 104th Avenue
157 m · 27 sec · West 104th Avenue
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Continue on East 104th Avenue
55 m · 12 sec · East 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Northglenn.
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.
West 120th Avenue
Turn left onto West 120th Avenue
4.62 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northglenn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Northglenn?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Broomfield and 3.8 miles from Northglenn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Broomfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Northglenn.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Northglenn. Straight-line distance: 5.8 mi (9.33 km).
#1 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northglenn
City in Colorado
| Population | 38,845 |
| Coordinates | 39.8855400, -104.9872000 |
| Altitude | 1639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northglenn (-104.9872, 39.88554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
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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