How far is Carlsbad, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carlsbad and Albuquerque is 230.72 miles (371.3 km).
Flight distance from Carlsbad, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 230.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Carlsbad to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 282.76 miles (455.06 km) by car.
Driving from Carlsbad to Albuquerque will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Carlsbad and Albuquerque
The distance between Carlsbad and Albuquerque 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 Carlsbad and Albuquerque. The current time is 05:38:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 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 46 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 37.77 liters (9.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carlsbad and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carlsbad to Albuquerque is $34.63 (diesel $45.56).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $34.63 | $38.27 | $41.11 | $45.56 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carlsbad and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
