Distance between Albuquerque NM and Carlsbad NM

The distance from Albuquerque to Carlsbad is 277 miles by road including 60 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes and goes through Roswell, Artesia, Edgewood and Vaughn.

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Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
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Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Albuquerque 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 40 12 mi, 12 min
Carnuel 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.4 gal
I 40 5 mi, 04 min
Canyon Estates 17 mi 0:16 16 min 0.6 gal
I 40 2 mi, 01 min
Zamora 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.6 gal
I 40 2 mi, 02 min
Los Pinos 22 mi 0:21 21 min 0.7 gal
I 40 11 mi, 10 min
Edgewood 34 mi 0:31 31 min 0.9 gal
I 40 US 285 71 mi, 1 h 13 min
Vaughn 105 mi 1:44 1 h 44 min 3.5 gal
US 54 US 285 96 mi, 1 h 45 min
Roswell 200 mi 3:30 3 h 30 min 6.7 gal
US 285 37 mi, 42 min
Artesia 237 mi 4:12 4 h 12 min 7.9 gal
US 285 40 mi, 45 min
Carlsbad 277 mi 4:58 4 h 58 min 9.4 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Albuquerque 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 40 12 mi, 12 min
Carnuel 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.4 gal
I 40 5 mi, 04 min
Canyon Estates 17 mi 0:16 16 min 0.6 gal
I 40 2 mi, 01 min
Zamora 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.6 gal
I 40 2 mi, 02 min
Los Pinos 22 mi 0:21 21 min 0.7 gal
I 40 11 mi, 10 min
Edgewood 34 mi 0:31 31 min 0.9 gal
I 40 18 mi, 15 min
Clines Corners 52 mi 0:46 46 min 1.4 gal
I 40 US 285 37 mi, 38 min
Encino 89 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 3.0 gal
US 60 6 mi, 07 min
Carnero 95 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.1 gal
US 60 5 mi, 05 min
Tejon 100 mi 1:39 1 h 39 min 3.3 gal
US 60 5 mi, 05 min
Vaughn 105 mi 1:44 1 h 44 min 3.5 gal
US 54 US 285 31 mi, 33 min
Ramon 136 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 4.6 gal
US 285 24 mi, 25 min
Mesa 160 mi 2:44 2 h 44 min 5.3 gal
US 285 40 mi, 46 min
Roswell 200 mi 3:30 3 h 30 min 6.7 gal
US 285 37 mi, 42 min
Artesia 237 mi 4:12 4 h 12 min 7.9 gal
US 285 12 mi, 14 min
Frontier Post 250 mi 4:27 4 h 27 min 8.4 gal
US 285 7 mi, 07 min
Seven Rivers 257 mi 4:34 4 h 34 min 8.7 gal
US 285 21 mi, 23 min
Carlsbad 277 mi 4:57 4 h 57 min 9.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Albuquerque to Carlsbad?

Fuel cost: 36 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 277.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Albuquerque to Carlsbad?

Driving time: 4 h 58 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 35 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 31 min
  • 22 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 20 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 163 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 h 55 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 43 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 52 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 2 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 6 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Albuquerque to Carlsbad by land?

The distance between Albuquerque and Carlsbad is 277.1 mi by road including 60.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Albuquerque and Carlsbad respectively.

How far is Albuquerque to Carlsbad by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Albuquerque and Carlsbad is 230.5 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Albuquerque and Carlsbad respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Albuquerque from Carlsbad by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 27 min to cover the distance of 231 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 41 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Albuquerque to Carlsbad?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 32 min to cover the distance of 231 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 46 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Albuquerque and Carlsbad?

The halfway point between Albuquerque and Carlsbad is Ramon. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Ramon to Albuquerque is 136 mi and driving will take about 2 h 18 min. The road between Ramon and Carlsbad has length 141 mi and will take approximately 2 h 40 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Mesa is in 160 mi from Albuquerque and 117 mi from Carlsbad
  • Vaughn is in 105 mi from Albuquerque and 172 mi from Carlsbad
  • Tejon is in 100 mi from Albuquerque and 177 mi from Carlsbad

Where is Albuquerque in relation to Carlsbad?

Albuquerque is located 231 mi north-west of Carlsbad.

Albuquerque has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.0841, longitude -106.65099.

Carlsbad has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.42073, longitude -104.22878.

Which highway goes from Albuquerque to Carlsbad?

The route from Albuquerque to Carlsbad follows US 285.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 40: 58 mi
  • US 60: 19 mi
  • US 70: 6 mi
  • US 54: 4 mi
  • I 25: 1 mi
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