How far is Albuquerque, NM from Socorro, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Albuquerque and Socorro is 72.2 miles (116.2 km).

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Socorro, NM is 72.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Albuquerque to Socorro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Socorro, New Mexico is: 76.54 miles (123.18 km) by car.

Driving from Albuquerque to Socorro will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.

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#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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Albuquerque and Socorro

The distance between Albuquerque and Socorro is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 22 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 Socorro. The current time is 01:52:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.22 liters (2.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albuquerque and Socorro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albuquerque to Socorro is $9.37 (diesel $12.33).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $9.37 $10.36 $11.13 $12.33

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Albuquerque and Socorro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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