How far is Montgomery, AL from Brighton, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Brighton, AL is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Brighton.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
86 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Montgomery 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.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
86 mi · 01h 34m
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Brighton?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Montgomery and 48 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 82.76 mi (133.19 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
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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