Albuquerque to Antioch: Road Trip Guide & Distance

864 miles 1390.5 km · straight line
1057.3 miles actual route 1701.5 km · driving distance
18h 48min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Antioch?

The distance from Albuquerque to Antioch is 864 miles (1390.5 km) as the crow flies. Antioch is located WNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1057.3 miles, taking about 18h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Antioch in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Antioch. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Antioch

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 48min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 34min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~24h 26min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Antioch

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Antioch
38.00°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM