How far is Brighton, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Brighton and Detroit is 39.88 miles (64.18 km).
Flight distance from Brighton, MI to Detroit, MI is 39.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Brighton, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 44.56 miles (71.72 km) by car.
Driving from Brighton to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Brighton
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
| Population | 18895 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°31'46"N 83°46'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.5294800 |
| Longitude | -83.7802200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Detroit
The distance between Brighton and Detroit is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Brighton and Detroit. The current time is 16:08:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.95 liters (1.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Detroit is $5.28 (diesel $6.77).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $5.28 | $6.06 | $6.84 | $6.77 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brighton and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
