How far is Brandon, MS from New Albany, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to New Albany, MS is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and New Albany.
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Start on East Government Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Government Street
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Take the ramp left
2500 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I-20
9.2 mi · 10 min · I-20
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
30 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30 West
1969 ft · 44 sec · Highway 30 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bankhead Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Bankhead Street
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Turn left onto Snider Street
32 m · 6 sec · Snider Street
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Turn right onto Highland Street
945 ft · 41 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and New Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to New Albany?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Brandon and 102.2 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near New Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 163.5 mi (263.13 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Albany
City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 8,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942700, -89.0078400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-89.00784, 34.49427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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