Origin
Mobile, AL
Morning in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Cottage Hill, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mobile, AL
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Cottage Hill, AL
Minhaj Muhammad
Trip Overview
Mobile, AL to Cottage Hill, AL is 7.6 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Government Street/Cottage Hill Road/Government Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Alabama, transitioning from the Southeast region to itself. Expect a very local feel for the entirety of this short journey, making it ideal for a quick errand or a simple hop between neighborhoods. It's a straightforward drive that requires minimal planning, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Government Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Cottage Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Government Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Joachim Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wildwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hillcrest Lane West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Government Street
— 3.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Cottage Hill, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Joachim Street
3
Turn right onto US 98
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Government Street
4
Continue on US 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Cottage Hill Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cottage Hill Road
7
Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
8
Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane West
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillcrest Lane West
9
Arrive at destination
Hillcrest Lane West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Joachim Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 98 / Government Street
Turn right onto US 98 / Government Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Cottage Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cottage Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wildwood Drive
Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hillcrest Lane West
Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Cottage Hill, AL
Morning in Cottage Hill on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll spend your time navigating city streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 3.5 miles on Government Street. The roads involved include Government Street, Cottage Hill Road, and Government Boulevard, indicating a progression through different local thoroughfares. Prepare for frequent turns and a pace dictated by local traffic rather than highway speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Government Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 98 / Government Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Cottage Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Mobile, AL
Full guide →For issues specific to mobile phones and smartphone usage, see Mobile phones. Mobile is a city in the state of Alabama in the South of the United States of America with almost a half million people in the metro area. Mobile is a historic, diverse port city with a strong southern culture and heritage. The original capital of French Louisiana, Mobile is home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Government Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 98 / Government Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Cottage Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cottage Hill, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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