How far is Saraland, AL from Cottage Hill, AL?
The driving distance from Saraland, AL to Cottage Hill, AL is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saraland and Cottage Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saraland and Cottage Hill.
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Start on Saraland Boulevard South
1391 ft · 32 sec · Saraland Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Celeste Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Celeste Road
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Take the ramp left
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Boulevard
770 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Airport Boulevard
760 ft · 22 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South
31 m · 8 sec · West I-65 Service Road South
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Continue on West I-65 Service Road South
1.2 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South
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Turn straight
73 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane West
8 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saraland and Cottage Hill.
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.
Celeste Road
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saraland 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 Saraland to Cottage Hill?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8 miles from Saraland and 8 miles from Cottage Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saraland 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saraland and Cottage Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 km).
#1 Saraland
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,671 |
| Coordinates | 30.8207400, -88.0705600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Hill
Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6501900, -88.1461100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Hill (-88.14611, 30.65019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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