How far is Birmingham, AL from Robertsdale, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Robertsdale, AL is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.89 mi
04h 49m
Flight
211.79 mi
340.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.79 mi
Kilometers
340.85 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.89 mi
Kilometers
410.2 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 29, 3:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-29T06:07
Arrive Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
127.6 mi
02h 24m
To Robertsdale
127.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Robertsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Robertsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    221.4 mi · 4 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Robertsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
222 mi · 87%
Gulf Shores Parkway
21.3 mi · 8%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 2%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 2%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

221 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 24m from Birmingham
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Robertsdale?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Birmingham and 127.3 miles from Robertsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Robertsdale. Straight-line distance: 211.79 mi (340.85 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Robertsdale

#2 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Robertsdale (-87.71193, 30.5538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.05 L · about $34.08
Round trip
$68.17
18 gal · 68.1 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.08 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.33 $76.66
Premium $4.63 $41.63 $83.25
Diesel $5.42 $48.74 $97.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Robertsdale. The current time is 06:07:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.