How far is Hoover, AL from Brighton, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Brighton, AL is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Brighton.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Springs Avenue
857 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Green Springs Avenue South
3264 ft · 1 min · Green Springs Avenue South
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Keep slight left to continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest
53 m · 4 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest
1667 ft · 33 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest
1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Brighton Road
2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road
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Continue on Woodward Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodward Road
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Turn left onto Bessemer Super Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bessemer Super Highway
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Turn right onto Wilkes Road
1903 ft · 55 sec · Wilkes Road
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Turn left onto Woodward Road
1547 ft · 43 sec · Woodward Road
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Continue on Huntsville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Turn right onto Lewis Street
27 m · 11 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
158 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
94 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Brighton.
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 65 North
Merge slight left
5.52 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 Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Brighton?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Hoover and 7.6 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
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 Homewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 8.08 mi (13.01 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4342800, -86.9472100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-86.94721, 33.43428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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