How far is Longs, SC from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Longs, SC to Birmingham, AL is about 507.5 miles (816.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 464.5 miles (747.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 35m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longs and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longs and Birmingham.
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Start on the route
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
8 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
229.4 mi · 4 hr 12 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
151.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 64th Street South
760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South
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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 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longs and Birmingham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
229 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Longs and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longs to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 507.5 miles (816.7 km) and usually takes 09h 35m 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 253.3 miles from Longs and 254.1 miles from Birmingham.
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 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 EST. 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 $66.30 one way or $132.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Longs and Birmingham, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Longs and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longs and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 464.47 mi (747.49 km).
#1 Longs
Longs is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9385100, -78.7330700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 817 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 19m |
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 | $3.70 | $66.30 | $132.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $74.63 | $149.26 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $81.85 | $163.70 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $103.77 | $207.54 |
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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