Distance between Denver CO and Brighton CO

The distance from Denver to Brighton is 21 miles by road including 11 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 24 minutes and goes through Thornton.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Denver 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 25 I 76 9 mi, 11 min
Thornton 9 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal
I 76 US 85 12 mi, 12 min
Brighton 21 mi 0:24 24 min 0.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Denver to Brighton?

Fuel cost: 2.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 21.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Denver to Brighton?

Driving time: 24 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 6 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 6 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 3 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Denver to Brighton by land?

The distance between Denver and Brighton is 21.1 mi by road including 11.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Denver and Brighton respectively.

How far is Denver to Brighton by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Denver and Brighton is 19.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Denver and Brighton respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Denver from Brighton by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Denver to Brighton?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 7 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Denver and Brighton?

The halfway point between Denver and Brighton is Thornton. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Thornton to Denver is 9 mi and driving will take about 11 min. The road between Thornton and Brighton has length 12 mi and will take approximately 13 min.

Where is Denver in relation to Brighton?

Denver is located 19 mi south-west of Brighton.

Denver has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.73915, longitude -104.9847.

Brighton has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.98525, longitude -104.82053.

Which highway goes from Denver to Brighton?

The route from Denver to Brighton follows US 85, I 76.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 25: 3 mi
  • US 6: 2 mi
  • US 87: 1 mi
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