Birmingham, Alabama to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

854.4 miles 1375.1 km · straight line
1025.3 miles estimated 1650.1 km · driving distance
20h 38min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Newark, New Jersey is 854.4 miles (1375.1 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1025.3 miles, taking about 20h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Newark, New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey. 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 Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 38min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 46min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 49min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients