Origin
Broomfield, CO
Late night in Broomfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Northglenn, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Northglenn, CO
Brad Bean
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Broomfield and Northglenn, Colorado, you are in for a quick 7.6-mile commute. This trip takes roughly 14 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about heavy travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost sits at just $1. Because the entire route stays within the Mountain West region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. It is a straightforward trip that requires no overnight planning, allowing you to focus entirely on your local errands or appointments. Whether you are moving between these neighboring cities for work or leisure, the brevity of the drive ensures you spend minimal time on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 120th Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Valley Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 287 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Marble Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 104th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 104th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 120th Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Northglenn, CO.
1
Start on this road
192 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Marble Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Marble Street
4
Turn left onto US 287
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287
5
Turn left onto US 287; CO 128
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West 120th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 25 South
7
Merge onto I 25
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 221
Toward 104th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto West 104th Avenue
515 ft
·
27 sec
·
West 104th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on East 104th Avenue
180 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 104th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
East 104th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marble Street
Turn right onto Marble Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward 104th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 221
Toward 104th Avenue
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West 104th Avenue
Turn left onto West 104th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East 104th Avenue
Continue onto East 104th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.29 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Northglenn, CO
Late night in Northglenn on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert throughout the entire 14-minute journey. You will navigate through city streets, utilizing West 3rd Avenue, Marble Street, and West 120th Avenue to reach your destination. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging or long, monotonous stretches. Instead, the focus remains on local navigation, requiring you to manage frequent turns rather than sustained cruising. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes direct access over scenic highway stretches.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on West 120th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Marble Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Broomfield, CO
Full guide →Founded 2001
Broomfield is a combined city and county of about 77,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. Broomfield lies 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Denver and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Boulder. The only other combined city and county in Colorado is the City and County of Denver, the state capital.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on West 120th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Marble Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northglenn, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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