Birmingham, Alabama to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.7 miles 1072.9 km · straight line
740.2 miles actual route 1191.3 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Miami?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Miami is 666.7 miles (1072.9 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.2 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Miami in Florida.

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 Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Miami

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM