How far is Brighton, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Brighton, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Birmingham.
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Start on Cedar Street
44 m · 12 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Hill Street
91 m · 13 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Avenue
2347 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jaybird Road
810 ft · 22 sec · Jaybird Road
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · 18th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Birmingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
18th Avenue
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brighton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Brighton and 7.3 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brighton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 10.26 mi (16.51 km).
#1 Brighton
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4342800, -86.9472100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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