How far is Edgewater, CO from Broomfield, CO?

The driving distance from Edgewater, CO to Broomfield, CO is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.2 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.63 mi
18.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.63 mi
Kilometers
18.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.24 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomfield
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM MDT
Return by in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-17T06:27
Arrive Broomfield
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
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
Westminster
CO

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Edgewater
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Broomfield
6.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N
Destination
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Broomfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Broomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West 25th Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · West 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ingalls Street

    660 ft · 30 sec · Ingalls Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 26th Avenue

    2984 ft · 1 min · West 26th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder

    1765 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West

    876 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway

    1951 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    62 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard

    976 ft · 31 sec · West Midway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nickel Street

    682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater and Broomfield.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Boulevard
7.35 mi · 56%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.57 mi · 27%
West 26th Avenue
0.56 mi · 4%
US 36 West
0.5 mi · 4%
CO 121
0.41 mi · 3%
West Midway Boulevard
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Boulevard

Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

7.35 mi · 00h 14m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 12m from Edgewater
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Edgewater and Rain And Snow Showers near Broomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Broomfield?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Edgewater and 6.6 miles from Broomfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Edgewater and Rain And Snow Showers near Broomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

10 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 11.63 mi (18.72 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America

Population5,393
Coordinates39.7530400, -105.0641500
Altitude1640
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Start: West 25th Avenue (-105.06415, 39.753007)
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $4.39 $2.02 $4.04
Diesel $4.74 $2.18 $4.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewater and Broomfield. The current time is 06:27:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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