How far is Bessemer, AL from Birmingham, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bessemer and Birmingham is 12.01 miles (19.32 km).

Flight distance from Bessemer, AL to Birmingham, AL is 12.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bessemer, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 15.91 miles (25.61 km) by car.

Driving from Bessemer to Birmingham will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.

#1 Bessemer

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population	26043
GPS Coordinates	33°24'6"N 86°57'16"W
Latitude	33.4017800
Longitude	-86.9544400
Altitude	155
Country	United States

The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.

Population	206950
GPS Coordinates	33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W
Latitude	33.5206600
Longitude	-86.8024900
Altitude	187
Country	United States

Starting point in Bessemer: 3rd Avenue North (-86.954272,33.401684)
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time Between Bessemer and Birmingham

The distance between Bessemer and Birmingham is 26 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bessemer and Birmingham. The current time is 01:23:55.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.13 liters (0.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bessemer and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bessemer to Birmingham is $1.73 (diesel $2.34).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$1.73	$1.96	$2.17	$2.34

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bessemer and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.