How far is Albuquerque, NM from Carlsbad, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Albuquerque and Carlsbad is 230.72 miles (371.3 km).

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Carlsbad, NM is 230.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Albuquerque to Carlsbad with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Carlsbad, New Mexico is: 282.47 miles (454.6 km) by car.

Driving from Albuquerque to Carlsbad will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Population 562540
GPS Coordinates 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W
Latitude 35.0844900
Longitude -106.6511400
Altitude 1511
Country United States
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#2 Carlsbad

Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA

Population 29664
GPS Coordinates 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W
Latitude 32.4206700
Longitude -104.2288400
Altitude 945
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Albuquerque and Carlsbad

The distance between Albuquerque and Carlsbad is 455 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 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 Albuquerque and Carlsbad. The current time is 22:30:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.73 liters (9.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albuquerque and Carlsbad.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albuquerque to Carlsbad is $34.6 (diesel $45.51).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $34.6 $38.24 $41.07 $45.51

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 New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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