How far is Centennial, CO from Brighton, CO?
The driving distance from Centennial, CO to Brighton, CO is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centennial and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centennial and Brighton.
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Start on the route
151 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Panorama Circle
536 ft · 23 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn right onto South Chester Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
1583 ft · 46 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
611 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2635 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Brighton
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bridge Street
15 m · 1 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 Centennial and Brighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Centennial and Rain And Snow Showers near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centennial to Brighton?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Centennial and 18.1 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Centennial and Rain And Snow Showers near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Berkley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkley.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centennial and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.41 km).
#1 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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