How far is Birmingham, AL from Grand Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Grand Bay, AL is about 279 miles (449 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Grand Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Grand Bay.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
258.8 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 188: Grand Bay
1100 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Boulevard
632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potter Tract
120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract
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Turn right onto Dezauche Lane
114 m · 16 sec · Dezauche Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dezauche Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Grand Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
259 mi · 04h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Grand Bay?
The road trip is about 279 miles (449 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Birmingham and 139.4 miles from Grand Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Grand Bay. Straight-line distance: 228.87 mi (368.33 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 30.4763100, -88.3422300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Bay (-88.34223, 30.47631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.26 | $74.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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