How far is Socorro, NM from Hobbs, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Socorro and Hobbs is 236.03 miles (379.85 km).
Flight distance from Socorro, NM to Hobbs, NM is 236.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Socorro to Hobbs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Socorro, New Mexico to Hobbs, New Mexico is: 280.35 miles (451.18 km) by car.
Driving from Socorro to Hobbs will take approximately 04 hours 46 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 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39339 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'9"N 103°8'10"W |
| Latitude | 32.7026100 |
| Longitude | -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Hobbs: North Turner Street (-103.136215,32.70261)
Estimated Travel Time Between Socorro and Hobbs
The distance between Socorro and Hobbs is 451 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 00 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 Hobbs. The current time is 09:26:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.45 liters (9.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Socorro and Hobbs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Socorro to Hobbs is $34.34 (diesel $45.17).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $34.34 | $37.95 | $40.76 | $45.17 |
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 Socorro and Hobbs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
