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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Carlsbad: US 285 (-104.228955,32.420671)
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 15:30:59.
| 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 April 18, 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.
