How far is Placitas, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Alamogordo is 168.45 miles (271.09 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Alamogordo, NM is 168.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Placitas to Alamogordo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Alamogordo, New Mexico is: 233.27 miles (375.42 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Alamogordo will take approximately 03 hours 40 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 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32126 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°53'58"N 105°57'37"W |
| Latitude | 32.8995300 |
| Longitude | -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Alamogordo: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303,32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Alamogordo
The distance between Placitas and Alamogordo is 375 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 10 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 Alamogordo. The current time is 04:10:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.16 liters (8.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Alamogordo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Alamogordo is $28.57 (diesel $37.59).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $28.57 | $31.58 | $33.91 | $37.59 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Alamogordo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
