How far is Brighton, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Brighton, AL to Mobile, AL is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Mobile.
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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
1345 ft · 44 sec · 18th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1202 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Mobile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Continue straight
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Brighton and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Mobile?
The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Yellow Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Brighton and 112.2 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.96 one way or $59.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Yellow Bluff
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 Yellow Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 199.88 mi (321.68 km).
#1 Brighton
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4342800, -86.9472100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
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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