Origin
Broomfield, CO
Morning in Broomfield on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomfield, CO to Berkley, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomfield, CO
Owen.outdoors
Berkley, CO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Berkley, CO covers 10 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 3rd Avenue, Nickel Street, CO 121 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Nickel Street | — | — |
| CO 121 South | — | — |
| US 36 East | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| US 287 | — | — |
| US 287 South | — | — |
| Federal Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 3rd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield, CO and Berkley, CO.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
272 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto Nickel Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nickel Street
4
Turn right
141 ft
·
3 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CO 121 South
6
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 36 East: Denver
8
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 287: Federal Boulevard
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Federal Boulevard South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 287 South: Federal Boulevard South
14
Turn straight onto Federal Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Boulevard
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
Berkley, CO
Morning in Berkley on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
15m 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?
10 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 3rd Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Broomfield, CO to Berkley, CO is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Berkley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broomfield, CO to Berkley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berkley, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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