How far is Los Alamos, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Alamos and Albuquerque is 58.8 miles (94.63 km).
Flight distance from Los Alamos, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 58.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Los Alamos to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Alamos, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 99.04 miles (159.39 km) by car.
Driving from Los Alamos to Albuquerque will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Los Alamos
Townsite in New Mexico
| Population | 12019 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°53'17"N 106°18'25"W |
| Latitude | 35.8880800 |
| Longitude | -106.3069700 |
| Altitude | 2198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Albuquerque: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139,35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Los Alamos and Albuquerque
The distance between Los Alamos and Albuquerque is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 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 Los Alamos and Albuquerque. The current time is 23:59:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.23 liters (3.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Alamos and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Alamos to Albuquerque is $12.13 (diesel $15.96).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $12.13 | $13.41 | $14.4 | $15.96 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Alamos and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
