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

The driving distance from Brighton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.54 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.21 mi
53.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.03 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Brighton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-14T19:23
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Millington
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brighton
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To New South Memphis
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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 East Kenwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Kenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    29.1 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1147 ft · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    694 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East G. E. Patterson Avenue

    558 ft · 13 sec · East G. E. Patterson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South B. B. King Boulevard

    2970 ft · 54 sec · South B. B. King Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Third Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street

  11. 11

    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

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Third Street
2.61 mi · 7%
North 2nd Street
1.46 mi · 4%
East Kenwood Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
South B. B. King Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.38 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.1 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millington
00h 24m from Brighton
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brighton and Mostly Sunny 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 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Brighton and 20.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brighton and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Millington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millington.

RAIL

Central Station

27 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

103 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brighton

Brighton is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4839700, -89.7250800
Altitude104
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: East Kenwood Avenue (-89.725151, 35.483745)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton and New South Memphis. The current time is 19:23:19.

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.