Birmingham, Alabama to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

859.6 miles 1383.4 km · straight line
1031.5 miles estimated 1660.1 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Jersey City?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Jersey City is 859.6 miles (1383.4 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.5 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Jersey City in New Jersey.

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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Jersey City

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients