Birmingham, Alabama to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

903.1 miles 1453.4 km · straight line
1011.1 miles actual route 1627.2 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Long Island?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Long Island is 903.1 miles (1453.4 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1011.1 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Long Island in New York.

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 Long Island. 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 Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Long Island

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM