How far is Cottage Hill, AL from Saraland, AL?
The driving distance from Cottage Hill, AL to Saraland, AL is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Hill and Saraland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill and Saraland.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South
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Turn uturn onto Airport Boulevard
1351 ft · 31 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Celeste Road
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Celeste Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Celeste Road
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Turn right onto Saraland Boulevard North
1391 ft · 26 sec · Saraland Boulevard North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saraland Boulevard South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Hill and Saraland.
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.
Airport Boulevard
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Saraland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Hill to Saraland?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Prichard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Cottage Hill and 9.6 miles from Saraland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Cottage Hill and Sunny near Saraland.
Stop Ideas Near Prichard
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Hill and Saraland. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 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 Saraland
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,671 |
| Coordinates | 30.8207400, -88.0705600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saraland Boulevard South (-88.070702, 30.820758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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