Albuquerque, NM Road Trips
Drivers starting from Albuquerque, NM have 7 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 24-mile quick runs to 317-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Albuquerque, NM spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
30
Longest Drive
316.6 mi
Hobbs, NM
Quickest Drive
19m
Bernalillo, 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.
Continue From Albuquerque, NM
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Hobbs, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Clayton, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Columbus, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Capitan, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Las Vegas, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque, NM to Los Lunas, NM
Driving from Albuquerque, NM
The typical drive from Albuquerque, NM covers about 176 miles and takes around 3h 18m. 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 24 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), Capitan, NM (171.2 mi, 3h 15m), and Las Vegas, NM (122.6 mi, 1h 48m). 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 176-mile trip from Albuquerque, NM, budget about $26 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Albuquerque, NM and 23 routes heading into Albuquerque, NM, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 317 miles.
The longest mapped route from Albuquerque, NM covers 317 miles and takes approximately 6h 29m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Albuquerque, NM runs about 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 176-mile trip from Albuquerque, NM costs roughly $26 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 Capitan, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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