Birmingham, Alabama to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Philadelphia?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Philadelphia is 781.7 miles (1258 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.2 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator