Baltimore to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.1 miles 1113.9 km · straight line
779 miles actual route 1253.7 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Baltimore to Birmingham, Alabama is 692.1 miles (1113.9 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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.

How to Get from Baltimore to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $93–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM