Albuquerque to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Albuquerque to Birmingham, Alabama is 1136.1 miles (1828.4 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1245.7 miles, taking about 21h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Birmingham, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.