Birmingham, Alabama to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.3 miles 604 km · straight line
450.4 miles estimated 724.8 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Gainesville, Florida is 375.3 miles (604 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.4 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

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 Gainesville, Florida. 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 Gainesville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients