How far is Hobbs, NM from Socorro, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hobbs and Socorro is 236.03 miles (379.85 km).
Flight distance from Hobbs, NM to Socorro, NM is 236.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Hobbs to Socorro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hobbs, New Mexico to Socorro, New Mexico is: 280.34 miles (451.16 km) by car.
Driving from Hobbs to Socorro will take approximately 04 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39339 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'9"N 103°8'10"W |
| Latitude | 32.7026100 |
| Longitude | -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Socorro
City in New Mexico
| Population | 8315 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'30"N 106°53'29"W |
| Latitude | 34.0584000 |
| Longitude | -106.8914200 |
| Altitude | 1403 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Socorro: (-106.891416,34.058367)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hobbs and Socorro
The distance between Hobbs and Socorro is 451 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 00 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 Hobbs and Socorro. The current time is 23:54:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.45 liters (9.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hobbs and Socorro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hobbs to Socorro is $34.34 (diesel $45.17).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $34.34 | $37.95 | $40.76 | $45.17 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hobbs and Socorro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
