How far is Mobile, AL from Brighton, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Brighton, AL is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Brighton.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
560 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
38 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Avenue
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto Jaybird Road
954 ft · 27 sec · Jaybird Road
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Turn right onto Huntsville Avenue
2347 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Turn left onto Hill Street
91 m · 15 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
44 m · 6 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 Mobile and Brighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
430
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Mobile 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 Mobile to Brighton?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yellow Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Mobile and 111.5 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Yellow Bluff
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 Yellow Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 199.88 mi (321.68 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.60 | $67.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
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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