How far is Albuquerque, NM from Radium Springs, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Radium Springs, NM is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Radium Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Radium Springs.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1453 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
1367 ft · 29 sec · Coal Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
2203 ft · 1 min · Coal Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
204.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Radium Springs
1197 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Selden Road
1492 ft · 31 sec · Fort Selden Road
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Turn uturn onto Desert Edge Road
545 ft · 32 sec · Desert Edge Road
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Turn left onto Frodo Place
1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto De Beers
1 km · 3 min · De Beers
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Turn left onto County Road D006
1390 ft · 1 min · County Road D006
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Radium Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
205 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Radium Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Radium Springs?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Albuquerque and 104.1 miles from Radium Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Radium Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Radium Springs. Straight-line distance: 179.2 mi (288.39 km).
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radium Springs
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,699 |
| Coordinates | 32.5012000, -106.9280700 |
| Altitude | 1211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radium Springs (-106.92807, 32.5012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.04 | $68.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.85 | $79.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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