How far is Greenwood Village, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from Greenwood Village, CO to Longmont, CO is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
50.98 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.84 mi
62.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.98 mi
Kilometers
82.04 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM MDT
Return by in Greenwood Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood Village
2026-04-19T09:37
Arrive Longmont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood Village
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northglenn
CO

City in Colorado

From Greenwood Village
23.6 mi
00h 30m
To Longmont
27.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood Village and Longmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Village and Longmont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Steele Street

    2618 ft · 2 min · South Steele Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue

    2700 ft · 1 min · East Belleview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South University Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1793 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · South Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.2 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard

    996 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont

    88 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood Village and Longmont.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
12.7 mi · 25%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.2 mi · 24%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 19%
South University Boulevard
4.5 mi · 9%
Highway 119
3.14 mi · 6%
East 3rd Avenue
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northglenn
00h 30m from Greenwood Village
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood Village and Sunny near Longmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood Village to Longmont?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Greenwood Village and 27.3 miles from Longmont.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood Village and Sunny near Longmont.

Stop Ideas Near Northglenn

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 Northglenn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 12.5 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 7.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

32 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

33 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Village and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 38.84 mi (62.5 km).

Greenwood Village

#1 Greenwood Village

City in Colorado

Population14,907
Coordinates39.6172100, -104.9508100
Altitude1666
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.950887, 39.617199)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.31
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.66 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.39 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $4.74 $8.53 $17.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood Village and Longmont. The current time is 09:37:41.

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.