Albuquerque to Channel Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

750.2 miles 1207.4 km · straight line
879.6 miles actual route 1415.5 km · driving distance
15h 28min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Channel Islands?

The distance from Albuquerque to Channel Islands is 750.2 miles (1207.4 km) as the crow flies. Channel Islands is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.6 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands. 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 Channel Islands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 28min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 34min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 6min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Channel Islands

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Channel Islands
34.01°N, 119.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM