Albuquerque, NM Road Trips

Drivers starting from Albuquerque, NM have 15 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 317-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Albuquerque, NM spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city and county seat of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States and the largest city in the state

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

316.6 mi

Hobbs, NM

Quickest Drive

21m

South Valley, NM

Plan Around Albuquerque, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Albuquerque, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lovington, NM to Albuquerque, NM 295.8 mi · 6h 3m Clayton, NM to Albuquerque, NM 272 mi · 4h 59m Silver City, NM to Albuquerque, NM 235.8 mi · 5h Clovis, NM to Albuquerque, NM 222.1 mi · 4h 7m

Continue From Albuquerque, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Albuquerque, NM to Hobbs, NM 316.6 mi · 6h 29m Albuquerque, NM to Clayton, NM 271.9 mi · 4h 59m Albuquerque, NM to Columbus, NM 265.3 mi · 5h 10m Albuquerque, NM to Berino, NM 243.1 mi · 4h 15m

Trips from Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM to Hobbs, NM

316.6 mi 6h 29m

Albuquerque, NM to Clayton, NM

271.9 mi 4h 59m

Albuquerque, NM to Columbus, NM

265.3 mi 5h 10m

Albuquerque, NM to Berino, NM

243.1 mi 4h 15m

Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NM

222.1 mi 3h 49m

Albuquerque, NM to Roswell, NM

200.9 mi 3h 50m

Albuquerque, NM to Aztec, NM

178.6 mi 3h 27m

Albuquerque, NM to Navajo, NM

174.5 mi 3h 51m

Albuquerque, NM to Capitan, NM

171.2 mi 3h 15m

Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NM

123.4 mi 2h 8m

Albuquerque, NM to Santa Fe, NM

63.1 mi 1h 12m

Albuquerque, NM to McIntosh, NM

49.5 mi 1h 2m

Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM

30.3 mi 37m

Albuquerque, NM to Los Lunas, NM

23.9 mi 28m

Albuquerque, NM to Bosque Farms, NM

18.2 mi 27m

Driving from Albuquerque, NM

The typical drive from Albuquerque, NM covers about 157 miles and takes around 3h. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 317 miles (6h 29m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Albuquerque, NM include Hobbs, NM (316.6 mi, 6h 29m), Clayton, NM (271.9 mi, 4h 59m), Columbus, NM (265.3 mi, 5h 10m), Berino, NM (243.1 mi, 4h 15m), and Las Cruces, NM (222.1 mi, 3h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 157-mile trip from Albuquerque, NM, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Albuquerque, NM and 28 routes heading into Albuquerque, NM, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 317 miles.

The longest mapped route from Albuquerque, NM covers 317 miles and takes approximately 6h 29m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Albuquerque, NM runs about 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 157-mile trip from Albuquerque, NM costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Albuquerque, NM include Hobbs, NM, Clayton, NM, Columbus, NM and Berino, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.