How far is Ponderosa Park, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Ponderosa Park, CO to Greeley, CO is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
88.51 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.2 mi
112.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.51 mi
Kilometers
142.44 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM MDT
Return by in Ponderosa Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponderosa Park
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive Greeley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponderosa Park
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Ponderosa Park
44.4 mi
00h 48m
To Greeley
44.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderosa Park and Greeley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park and Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on Verdos Drive

    893 ft · 41 sec · Verdos Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ponderosa Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flintwood Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Flintwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Hilltop Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hilltop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hess Road

    3021 ft · 1 min · Hess Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Parker Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll, I 70: Limon, Denver International Airport

    2929 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    29.1 mi · 29 min · E-470

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponderosa Park and Greeley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E-470
29.1 mi · 33%
County Road 49
22 mi · 25%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 17%
Hilltop Road
4.71 mi · 5%
South Parker Road
4.05 mi · 5%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

E-470

Merge slight left onto E-470

29.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 48m from Ponderosa Park
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ponderosa Park and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponderosa Park to Greeley?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Ponderosa Park and 44.2 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponderosa Park and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 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 Brighton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponderosa Park and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.97 km).

Ponderosa Park

#1 Ponderosa Park

Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado

Population3,232
Coordinates39.4083200, -104.6510800
Altitude2037
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Verdos Drive (-104.651916, 39.408587)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.39 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $4.74 $14.78 $29.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ponderosa Park and Greeley. The current time is 02:22:03.

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.