How far is Socorro, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Socorro, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Socorro and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socorro and Albuquerque.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn sharp right onto California Street
1 mi · 2 min · California Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I-25 Business
56 m · 4 sec · I-25 Business
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Keep slight left to continue on I-25 Business
1.1 km · 1 min · I-25 Business
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
804 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Oak Street Southeast
159 m · 20 sec · Oak Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Lead Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Lead Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1091 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socorro and Albuquerque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-25 Business
Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Socorro and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socorro to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Socorro and 38.3 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Socorro and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socorro and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.2 km).
#1 Socorro
City in New Mexico
| Population | 8,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.0584000, -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.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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