Origin
The Pinery, CO
Night in The Pinery on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Pinery, CO to Longmont, CO
Data updated 3 hours ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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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.
The Pinery, CO
Alexander Hamilton
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from The Pinery, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E-470 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 68.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
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
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
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 19-minute duration for this 68.6-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or late afternoon should help you avoid the worst of local traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $10 for the entire journey. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of the transitions between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and local roads, as these can sometimes be abrupt.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from The Pinery, CO, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Longmont, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving The Pinery, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Pinery, CO
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Pinery, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on E-470 for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from The Pinery, CO · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Arriving in Longmont, CO
The final approach into Longmont, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Longmont, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Destination
Longmont, CO
Night in Longmont on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
38 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
1h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from The Pinery, CO to Longmont, CO covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E-470, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Parker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from The Pinery, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 68.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between The Pinery, CO and Longmont, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll, Denver International Airport and Fort Collins.
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