How far is Mobile, AL from Cottage Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Cottage Hill, AL is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.59 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.84 mi
11.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.84 mi
Kilometers
11.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.59 mi
Kilometers
12.21 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottage Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-14T23:48
Arrive Cottage Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Prichard
AL

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
3.8 mi
00h 08m
To Cottage Hill
3.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Cottage Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Cottage Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Joachim Street

    1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Government Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Government Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Government Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Government Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cottage Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wildwood Drive

    849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane West

    8 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Cottage Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Government Street
3.46 mi · 46%
Cottage Hill Road
1.51 mi · 20%
Government Boulevard
1.01 mi · 13%
Pleasant Valley Road
1 mi · 13%
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Wildwood Drive
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Government Street

Turn right onto Government Street

3.46 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prichard
00h 08m from Mobile
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Mobile and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Cottage Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Cottage Hill?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3.8 miles from Mobile and 3.8 miles from Cottage Hill.

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 0.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Mobile and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Cottage Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Prichard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prichard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prichard.

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

8 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

86 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Jackson, AL

92 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Cottage Hill. Straight-line distance: 6.84 mi (11.01 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cottage Hill

Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6501900, -88.1461100
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Cottage Hill (-88.14611, 30.65019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.63 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $5.42 $1.46 $2.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Cottage Hill. The current time is 23:48:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.