How far is Brighton, UT from Magna, UT?
The driving distance from Brighton, UT to Magna, UT is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Magna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Magna.
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Start on East Snow Haven Lane
23 m · 6 sec · East Snow Haven Lane
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Turn right onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Keep slight right
886 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
12.1 mi · 23 min · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Continue on Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
140 m · 13 sec · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Continue on 6200 South
1.2 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Take the ramp left toward I 215 West
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.9 mi · 14 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201 West: Reno
1698 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto 2100 South Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · 2100 South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 111
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 8400 West
2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Magna.
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.
Belt Route
Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Magna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Magna?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Brighton and 19.1 miles from Magna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Mostly Sunny near Magna.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
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 Midvale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Magna. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.36 km).
#1 Brighton
Situated at an elevation of 8,707 feet at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range, this community is located within Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6038400, -111.5821400 |
| Altitude | 2654 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.37 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.66 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
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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