How far is Longmont, CO from Berkley, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Berkley, CO is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.87 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.38 mi
40.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.25 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-19T00:48
Arrive Berkley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
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
Lafayette
CO

City in Colorado

From Longmont
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Berkley
13.4 mi
00h 19m

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
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Berkley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2797 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver

    1737 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3279 ft · 43 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1421 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Federal Boulevard South

    964 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Federal Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
17.8 mi · 66%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
6.18 mi · 23%
Federal Boulevard
2.06 mi · 8%
US 36 East
0.33 mi · 1%
US 287
0.27 mi · 1%
US 287 South
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

17.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 19m from Longmont
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longmont and Sunny near Berkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Berkley?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Longmont and 13.4 miles from Berkley.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Sunny near Berkley.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 0.7 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 14.5 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 Lafayette.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

18 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

20 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Berkley. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Berkley

#2 Berkley

Census designated place

Population11,207
Coordinates39.8044300, -105.0260900
Altitude1589
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Berkley (-105.02609, 39.80443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.39 $4.17 $8.34
Diesel $4.74 $4.50 $9.00

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 Longmont and Berkley. The current time is 00:48:37.

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.