Birmingham, Alabama to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1050.3 miles 1690.3 km · straight line
1172.7 miles actual route 1887.2 km · driving distance
22h 31min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Boston, Massachusetts is 1050.3 miles (1690.3 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1172.7 miles, taking about 22h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Birmingham, Alabama and Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 31min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 1min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~29h 16min $141–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM