Birmingham, Alabama to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

874.5 miles 1407.3 km · straight line
1049.4 miles estimated 1688.8 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Syracuse, New York is 874.5 miles (1407.3 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.4 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Syracuse, New York in New York.

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 Syracuse, New York. 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 Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients