How far is Golden, CO from Broomfield, CO?
Fastest route
This is the route from Golden, Colorado to Broomfield, Colorado, spanning a distance of 18.9 miles and taking approximately 27 minutes via Wadsworth Pkwy.
Directions
- Head southwest on 12th St toward Washington Ave. [🧭]
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Washington Ave. [🚦]
- Turn right to merge onto CO-58 E/Golden Fwy. [🛣️]
- Continue on CO-58 E/Golden Fwy. Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 5A, follow signs for I-70 E/Denver and merge onto I-70 E. [🚙]
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 269A for CO-121/Wadsworth Blvd. [🛣️]
- Use any lane to turn left onto CO-121 N/Wadsworth Blvd. Continue to follow CO-121 N. [🚦]
- Continue straight onto Wadsworth Pkwy. Continue on W Midway Blvd. Take Nickel St to 4th Ave. [🛣️]
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to follow the road signs and merge carefully when needed. [🚦]
- Stay on CO-58 E/Golden Fwy until the fork to Exit 5A to continue on I-70 E. [🛣️]
- Use the right lanes to smoothly exit onto CO-121/Wadsworth Blvd. [🛣️]
- When turning left onto CO-121 N/Wadsworth Blvd, use any available lane. [🚦]
- Keep going straight on Wadsworth Pkwy and follow the road until you reach W Midway Blvd. [🛣️]
- Turn right onto W Midway Blvd and then turn right onto Nickel St. [🚙]
- Finally, turn left to stay on 4th Ave. [🚙]
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden and Broomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden and Broomfield.
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Start on 12th Street
26 m · 6 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2047 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto CO 58 East
19 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward CO 58 East
144 m · 12 sec
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5
Merge slight left onto Golden Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Golden Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Denver
3186 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 36 West: Boulder
1765 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West
876 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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14
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 km · 52 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Parkway
1951 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
1257 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Midway Boulevard
976 ft · 31 sec · West Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nickel Street
682 ft · 22 sec · Nickel Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden and Broomfield.
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.
Sheridan Boulevard
Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard
4.56 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 leaving Golden and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden to Broomfield?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Golden and 13.2 miles from Broomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden and Mostly Sunny near Broomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeside
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 Lakeside.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden and Broomfield. Straight-line distance: 13.45 mi (21.64 km).
#1 Golden
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 20,347 |
| Coordinates | 39.7555400, -105.2211000 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
| Population | 72,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.9205400, -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.086461, 39.920417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
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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