How far is Orange Beach, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Orange Beach, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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 04h 31m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Beach and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Beach and Birmingham.
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Start on Bay Circle
789 ft · 36 sec · Bay Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
1121 ft · 19 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
38 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Foley Beach Expressway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
34.4 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
221.5 mi · 4 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
811 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 19th Street North
760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 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 Orange Beach and Birmingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
221 mi · 04h 00m
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 Rain Showers leaving Orange Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange Beach to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 139.8 miles from Orange Beach and 141.5 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
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 Orange Beach and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 227.45 mi (366.05 km).
#1 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.93 | $91.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.77 | $107.54 |
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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