Birmingham, Alabama to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.3 miles 1064.2 km · straight line
793.5 miles estimated 1277 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Frederick?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Frederick is 661.3 miles (1064.2 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.5 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Frederick in Maryland.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Frederick. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Frederick

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients