How far is The Pinery, CO from Longmont, CO?

The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Longmont, CO is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.66 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.92 mi
85.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.92 mi
Kilometers
85.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.5 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longmont
Mon, May 4, 10:26 AM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 11:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-05-04T09:13
Arrive Longmont
Mon, May 4, 10:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Pinery
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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From The Pinery
34.3 mi
00h 36m
To Longmont
34.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Longmont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

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

    2929 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    40.1 mi · 40 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins

    1652 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    2582 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.8 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    996 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 119 West: Longmont

    88 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  14. 14

    Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    69 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kimbark Street

    1084 ft · 55 sec · Kimbark Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    57 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E-470
40.1 mi · 58%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.8 mi · 17%
South Parker Road
6.57 mi · 10%
Highway 119
3.14 mi · 5%
East 3rd Avenue
1.92 mi · 3%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

E-470

Merge slight left onto E-470

40.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 36m from The Pinery
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Pinery to Longmont?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 34.3 miles from The Pinery and 34.4 miles from Longmont.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longmont.

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 9.5 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

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 The Pinery and Longmont. Straight-line distance: 52.92 mi (85.16 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Longmont

#2 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View Drive (-104.734024, 39.455257)
End: (-105.101861, 40.16721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.88 $19.77
Premium $4.39 $10.63 $21.25
Diesel $4.74 $11.46 $22.93

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Longmont. The current time is 09:13:20.

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.