How far is Nederland, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Nederland, CO to Westminster, CO is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nederland and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland and Westminster.
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Start on North Bridge Street
127 m · 13 sec · North Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boulder Canyon Drive
19 m · 2 sec · Boulder Canyon Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 27 min · Boulder Canyon Drive
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Continue on Canyon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Baseline Road
1136 ft · 32 sec · Baseline Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 36 East: Denver
1529 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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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 · 53 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95 South: Sheridan Boulevard
1708 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 80th Avenue
1822 ft · 54 sec · West 80th Avenue
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Turn right onto Stuart Place
1441 ft · 49 sec · Stuart Place
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Turn slight left onto West 78th Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · West 78th Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
550 ft · 24 sec · Newton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nederland and Westminster.
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.
Boulder Canyon Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nederland to Westminster?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Boulder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Nederland and 19 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Nederland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boulder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 26.54 mi (42.72 km).
#1 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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