How far is New Albany, MS from Brandon, MS?
The driving distance from New Albany, MS to Brandon, MS is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Albany and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Brandon.
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Start on Highland Street
29 m · 9 sec · Highland Street
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Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
64 m · 14 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bankhead Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Bankhead Street
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Turn left onto Highway 30 West
1969 ft · 43 sec · Highway 30 West
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Continue straight
30.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30
44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30
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Take the ramp slight right
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Government Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Government Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany and Brandon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving New Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Brandon?
The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from New Albany and 111.5 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 163.5 mi (263.13 km).
#1 New Albany
City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 8,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942700, -89.0078400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
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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