How far is it from Brighton, AL, to Bessemer, AL, ?

The distance between Brighton, AL, and Bessemer, AL, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton, AL, to Bessemer, AL, ?

The drive from Brighton, AL, to Bessemer, AL, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Brighton, AL, to Bessemer, AL, ?

The fastest route from Brighton, AL, to Bessemer, AL, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Bessemer, AL from Brighton, AL?

Bessemer, AL lies roughly to the south of Brighton, AL.

Are there charging stations between Brighton, AL and Bessemer, AL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brighton, AL to Bessemer, AL, including Flying J 601 (350 kW); Spirit Mart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ALABAMA POWER BHM DIV 2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Brighton, AL Bessemer, AL

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Brighton, AL to Bessemer, AL takes about 20 min via US 11; AL 5. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 8 mi

1 Depart right onto 5th Avenue 131 yd
2 Turn right onto Smith Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Huntsville Avenue 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Jaybird Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Brighton Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto 12th Avenue North 1 mi
7 Turn left onto 28th Street North 1 mi
8 Turn right onto 9th Avenue North 2 mi

9 Turn left onto 14th Street North 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Exeter Alley 92 yd
11 Continue straight onto Fairfax Avenue 2 mi
12 Continue slightly left onto Eastern Valley Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Midnight Avenue 153 yd
14 Turn slightly left onto Sadler Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Delta Street 1 mi
16 Arrive straight onto Delta Street

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The return trip from Bessemer, AL to Brighton, AL covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

25 chargers

Flying J 601CCS · 6098 Macashan Dr, Mccalla, AL, 35111350 kW
Spirit Mart - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2178 Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer, AL, 35022250 kW
ALABAMA POWER BHM DIV 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 630 17th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203150 kW
ALLEN FOOD ALLEN FOODMART1CCS, Tesla · 2197 Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer, AL, 35022150 kW
ENCORE ENCORE 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 1643 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Bessemer, AL → Birmingham, AL20 mi · 30 min Bessemer, AL → Fairfield, AL11 mi · 20 min Bessemer, AL → Hueytown, AL9 mi · 20 min Bessemer, AL → North Johns, AL12 mi · 30 min Bessemer, AL → Midfield, AL9 mi · 20 min Bessemer, AL → Homewood, AL15 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Brighton, AL, {fromState} to Bessemer, AL, {toState}?: The distance between Brighton, AL, {fromState} and Bessemer, AL, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton, AL, {fromState} to Bessemer, AL, {toState}?: The drive from Brighton, AL, {fromState} to Bessemer, AL, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Brighton, AL, {fromState} to Bessemer, AL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Brighton, AL, {fromState} to Bessemer, AL, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Bessemer, AL from Brighton, AL?: Bessemer, AL lies roughly to the south of Brighton, AL.
Are there charging stations between Brighton, AL and Bessemer, AL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brighton, AL to Bessemer, AL, including Flying J 601 (350 kW); Spirit Mart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ALABAMA POWER BHM DIV 2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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