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Trip from The Pinery, CO to Longmont, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

68.6 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown The Pinery, CO, CO

The Pinery, CO

Alexander Hamilton

city in Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Longmont, CO

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Trip Overview

This 68.6-mile drive from The Pinery to Longmont, Colorado, will take about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing E-470 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a portion on South Parker Road, this route is best suited as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical choice. With a relatively short duration and manageable distance, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
E-470 40.1 mi 40m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 11.8 mi 11m
South Parker Road 6.6 mi 10m
Highway 119 3.1 mi 3m
East 3rd Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
East Ken Pratt Boulevard 1.6 mi 1m
Lakeview Drive 1.3 mi 3m
Kimbark Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: E-470 — 40.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

61 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

412 ft · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive
3

Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
4

Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Pinery Parkway
5

Turn right onto CO 83

6.6 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 33 sec
Toward E470 Toll, I 70: Limon, Denver International Airport
7

Merge onto E470

40 mi · 40 min · E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 47 Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47 Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
10

Merge onto I 25

12 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 240 Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

290 ft · 7 sec
Toward CO 119 West: Longmont
13

Turn left onto CO 119

3.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 119
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Continue on CO 119

1.6 mi · 1 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
15

Take the exit

226 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto Kimbark Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Kimbark Street
18

Turn left

186 ft · 15 sec
19

Turn right

109 ft · 7 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Aurora, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, CO

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Parker, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from The Pinery, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | CO 83 / South Parker Road

Turn right onto CO 83 / South Parker Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
8
48.8 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47 Toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
6
49.1 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 47 Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
7
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward CO 119 West: Firestone Boulevard
6
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CO 119 West: Longmont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CO 119 West: Longmont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $10.94 $21.89
premium $4.39 $11.87 $23.73
diesel $5.61 $15.15 $30.29

Estimated Tolls: $4.82

E-470 (40.1 mi) $4.82

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$5

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.00 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

The Pinery, CO

Night in The Pinery on Saturday

Local time

10:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 20 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 2:37AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Destination

Longmont, CO

Night in Longmont on Saturday

Local time

10:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

79°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 for this 68.6-mile trip. While about 5% of the route involves highway driving, much of it will feel like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.1 miles on E-470. This means you'll likely experience frequent changes in speed and direction as you transition between different road types. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on E-470.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CO 83 / South Parker Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 1.5 miles (CO 83 / South Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between The Pinery, CO and Longmont, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll, Denver International Airport and Fort Collins.

E470 Toll

8.1 mi in | ~14m

Denver International Airport

8.1 mi in | ~14m

Fort Collins

48.8 mi in | ~54m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on E-470. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.82 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Longmont, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.5 miles (CO 83 / South Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Longmont, 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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