Albuquerque to Brawley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.7 miles 850.8 km · straight line
693.1 miles actual route 1115.5 km · driving distance
12h 6min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Brawley?

The distance from Albuquerque to Brawley is 528.7 miles (850.8 km) as the crow flies. Brawley is located WSW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.1 miles, taking about 12h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Brawley 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Brawley. 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 Brawley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 6min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 31min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~15h 44min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Brawley

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Brawley
32.98°N, 115.53°W
America/Los_Angeles
-34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM