Birmingham, Alabama to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.3 miles 821.3 km · straight line
612.4 miles estimated 985.6 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Wilmington, North Carolina is 510.3 miles (821.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.4 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients