How far is Placitas, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Albuquerque is 19.99 miles (32.18 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 19.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 25.12 miles (40.43 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Albuquerque will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| 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 Placitas and Albuquerque
The distance between Placitas and Albuquerque is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Placitas and Albuquerque. The current time is 02:54:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.36 liters (0.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Albuquerque is $3.08 (diesel $4.05).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $3.08 | $3.4 | $3.65 | $4.05 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
