How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Socorro, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rancho and Socorro is 82.2 miles (132.29 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Socorro, NM is 82.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Rio Rancho to Socorro with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, New Mexico to Socorro, New Mexico is: 92.19 miles (148.37 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rancho to Socorro will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Rio Rancho
The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Rio Rancho is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rio Rancho Public Library and the Rio Rancho Museum.
| Population | 99885 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°14'0"N 106°39'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.2333800 |
| Longitude | -106.6644700 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Socorro: (-106.891416,34.058367)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rancho and Socorro
The distance between Rio Rancho and Socorro is 148 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 Rio Rancho and Socorro. The current time is 18:25:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.31 liters (3.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rancho and Socorro.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rancho to Socorro is $11.29 (diesel $14.85).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $11.29 | $12.48 | $13.4 | $14.85 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rancho and Socorro (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
