Birmingham, Alabama to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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