Birmingham, Alabama to Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.6 miles 578.8 km · straight line
389.6 miles actual route 627 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Charlotte?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Charlotte is 359.6 miles (578.8 km) as the crow flies. Charlotte is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.6 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Charlotte in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Charlotte. 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 Charlotte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Charlotte

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM