How far is Brighton, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Brighton, AL to Hoover, AL is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Hoover.
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Start on Cedar Street
94 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
158 m · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Street
27 m · 11 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn left onto Huntsville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Road
1547 ft · 45 sec · Woodward Road
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Turn right onto Wilkes Road
1903 ft · 52 sec · Wilkes Road
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Turn left onto Bessemer Super Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bessemer Super Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodward Road
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Continue on Brighton Road
2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road
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Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest
1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest
1667 ft · 35 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest
2606 ft · 58 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Hoover.
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.
Green Springs Avenue Southwest
Merge slight left
5.18 mi · 00h 06m
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 Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Hoover?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Brighton and 13.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brighton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).
#1 Brighton
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4342800, -86.9472100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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