Albuquerque to Brighton, Colorado: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.1 miles 568.3 km · straight line
474.5 miles actual route 763.6 km · driving distance
8h 12min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Brighton, Colorado?

The distance from Albuquerque to Brighton, Colorado is 353.1 miles (568.3 km) as the crow flies. Brighton, Colorado is located NNE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.5 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Brighton, Colorado in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Brighton, Colorado. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Brighton, Colorado

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 12min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 50min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~7h 47min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Brighton, Colorado

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM