How far is University Park, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from University Park, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Albuquerque.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
128 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East University Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Albuquerque
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
197.6 mi · 3 hr 18 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 University Park and Albuquerque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East University Avenue
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving University Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from University Park and 113.1 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around University Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 193.63 mi (311.61 km).
#1 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.2834300, -106.7533400 |
| Altitude | 1193 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $4.00 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $47.36 | $94.72 |
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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