How far is Magna, UT from Brighton, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Brighton, UT is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Magna and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Brighton.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto 8400 West
1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201
1115 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1.2 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
12.3 mi · 13 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 190 East: 6200 South, Ski Areas, 3000 East South
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 190: Knudsen's Corner, 6200 South
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 6200 South
1.1 km · 1 min · 6200 South
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Continue on Wasatch Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wasatch Boulevard
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Turn left onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
14.1 mi · 27 min · Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
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Turn left onto East Snow Haven Lane
23 m · 3 sec · East Snow Haven Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Snow Haven Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna 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.
Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
Turn left onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
14.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Magna and Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Brighton?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 18.7 miles from Magna and 18.8 miles from Brighton.
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 9.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Magna and Sunny near Brighton.
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 Magna and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.36 km).
#1 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Brighton (-111.58214, 40.60384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.66 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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