Baltimore to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

876.8 miles 1411 km · straight line
1031.5 miles actual route 1660.1 km · driving distance
19h 0min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Mobile?

The distance from Baltimore to Mobile is 876.8 miles (1411 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located SW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.5 miles, taking about 19h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Mobile 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. 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 Baltimore and Mobile. 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 Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 0min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 48min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~24h 42min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Mobile

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM