How far is Brighton, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Brighton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.34 mi
04h 08m
Flight
204.53 mi
329.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.53 mi
Kilometers
329.16 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.34 mi
Kilometers
385.18 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Brighton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-18T19:29
Arrive New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Savannah
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Brighton
119.6 mi
02h 04m
To New South Memphis
119.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and New South Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Howell Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Howell Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Flintville Road

    2704 ft · 54 sec · Flintville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winchester Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Winchester Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  27. 27

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

    539 ft · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and New South Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.1 mi · 20%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 19%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 13%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 9%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 9%
Winchester Highway
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savannah
02h 04m from Brighton
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brighton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Savannah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Brighton and 119.7 miles from New South Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brighton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 204.53 mi (329.16 km).

Brighton

#1 Brighton

Town in Tennessee, USA

Population2,929
Coordinates35.0800900, -86.4391600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 New South Memphis

This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.

Population641,608
Coordinates35.0867600, -90.0567600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Howell Hill Road (-86.43916, 35.080088)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.97 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.73
16.9 gal · 63.94 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.86 $63.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.94 $71.88
Premium $4.65 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $5.30 $44.82 $89.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton and New South Memphis. The current time is 19:29:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.