How far is Cottage Hill, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Hill and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill and Mobile.
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Start on Hillcrest Lane West
8 m · 7 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
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Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Lakeside Drive
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Turn left onto Government Boulevard
912 ft · 24 sec · Government Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Florida
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Water Street, Downtown
2795 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Water Street
1983 ft · 56 sec · South Water Street
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Take the exit slight left
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1057 ft · 40 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 Cottage Hill and Mobile.
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.
I 10 East
Merge slight right
5.69 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Cottage Hill and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Hill to Mobile?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tillmans Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Cottage Hill and 5.8 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Cottage Hill and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Tillmans Corner
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 Tillmans Corner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Hill and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 6.84 mi (11.01 km).
#1 Cottage Hill
Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6501900, -88.1461100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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