How far is Socorro, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Socorro and Albuquerque is 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
Flight distance from Socorro, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 72.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Socorro to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Socorro, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 76.54 miles (123.19 km) by car.
Driving from Socorro to Albuquerque will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Socorro and Albuquerque
The distance between Socorro and Albuquerque 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 Socorro and Albuquerque. The current time is 16:17:39.
| 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 Socorro and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Socorro to Albuquerque is $9.38 (diesel $12.33).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $9.38 | $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 April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Socorro and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
