How far is Birmingham, AL from Longs, SC?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Longs, SC is about 508.1 miles (817.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 464.5 miles (747.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Warren County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Longs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Longs.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 64th Street North
728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
45 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
230.9 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Myrtle, Myrtle Beach
1710 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Highway 9 East
1050 ft · 29 sec · Highway 9 East
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Continue on Highway 9 East
136 m · 18 sec · Highway 9 East
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Take the exit slight left
583 ft · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Longs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
231 mi · 04h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Longs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Longs?
The road trip is about 508.1 miles (817.7 km) and usually takes 09h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.5 miles from Birmingham and 254.6 miles from Longs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 464.5 miles (747.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.45 one way or $134.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Birmingham and Longs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Longs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Longs. Straight-line distance: 464.47 mi (747.49 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longs
Longs is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9385100, -78.7330700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longs (-78.73307, 33.93851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.76 | $67.45 | $134.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $76.09 | $152.19 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $83.16 | $166.32 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $105.73 | $211.47 |
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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