Birmingham, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia is 595 miles (957.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.
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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia
Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator