How far is Georgetown, CO from Westminster, CO?

The driving distance from Georgetown, CO to Westminster, CO is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.99 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.21 mi
58.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.99 mi
Kilometers
75.62 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 6:19 PM MDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T17:26
Arrive Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 6:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Genesee
CO

City in Idaho

From Georgetown
23.5 mi
00h 26m
To Westminster
23.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 29 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Westminster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Westminster.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    33 m · 8 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    74 m · 12 sec · Rose Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    145 m · 25 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownell Street

    580 ft · 25 sec · Brownell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Argentine Street

    2461 ft · 1 min · Argentine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 15th Street

    61 m · 4 sec · 15th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 15th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · 15th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 east: Denver

    1377 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1606 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 76th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 76th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    768 ft · 34 sec · Newton Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Westminster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 east
40.9 mi · 87%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.71 mi · 6%
Heartland Expressway
1.32 mi · 3%
West 76th Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
Argentine Street
0.47 mi · 1%
CO 95
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 east

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
00h 26m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Westminster?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Georgetown and 23.5 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Genesee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

25 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

27 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.27 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Town in Colorado

Population1,102
Coordinates39.7061000, -105.6975000
Altitude2597
CountryUnited States
Westminster

#2 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-105.697407, 39.706346)
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.78 $13.56
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.74 $7.86 $15.73

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Westminster. The current time is 17:26:28.

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.