How far is Nederland, CO from Centennial, CO?
The driving distance from Nederland, CO to Centennial, CO is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nederland and Centennial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland and Centennial.
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Start on North Bridge Street
1119 ft · 38 sec · North Bridge Street
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Continue on Peak-to-Peak Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · Peak-to-Peak Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
18.6 mi · 31 min · Coal Creek Canyon Drive
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Take the ramp straight
103 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1126 ft · 23 sec · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West 6th Avenue
9.1 mi · 11 min · West 6th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dry Creek Road
1389 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Dry Creek Road
999 ft · 21 sec · East Dry Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Chester Street
552 ft · 31 sec · South Chester Street
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Turn left onto East Panorama Circle
720 ft · 40 sec · East Panorama Circle
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Turn left
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
144 m · 35 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 Nederland and Centennial.
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.
Coal Creek Canyon Drive
Turn sharp left onto Coal Creek Canyon Drive
18.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Nederland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Centennial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nederland to Centennial?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Golden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Nederland and 34.3 miles from Centennial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Nederland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Centennial.
Stop Ideas Near Golden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Centennial. Straight-line distance: 42.79 mi (68.86 km).
#1 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centennial
The second most populous city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 110,156 |
| Coordinates | 39.5791600, -104.8769200 |
| Altitude | 1777 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.877122, 39.579121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
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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