Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.4 miles 787.6 km · straight line
551 miles actual route 886.7 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Raleigh?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh is 489.4 miles (787.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM