Birmingham, Alabama to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Winston-Salem is 412.4 miles (663.7 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.9 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem. 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.