Origin
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL covers 14 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Avenue North, I 65 North, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue North | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| 18th Avenue | — | — |
| Brighton | — | — |
| Jaybird Road | — | — |
| Huntsville Avenue | — | — |
| Hill Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
6th Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Brighton, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
522 ft
·
20 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue North
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 65 North
4
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
6
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward 18th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
18th Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Brighton, Lipscomb
141 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brighton, Lipscomb
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto 18th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
18th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Jaybird Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jaybird Road
11
Turn right onto Huntsville Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Huntsville Avenue
12
Turn left onto Hill Street
299 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hill Street
13
Turn right onto Cedar Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cedar Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brighton, AL
Afternoon in Brighton on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL covers 14 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Avenue North, I 65 North, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Birmingham, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Birmingham, AL to Brighton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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