Birmingham, Alabama to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.2 miles 1076.9 km · straight line
803 miles estimated 1292.3 km · driving distance
16h 9min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Manhattan?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Manhattan is 669.2 miles (1076.9 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 803 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Manhattan in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 9min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 23min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~21h 0min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients