Albuquerque to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1556.3 miles 2504.6 km · straight line
1743.3 miles actual route 2805.6 km · driving distance
30h 49min estimated drive time
$168 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Albuquerque to Durham, North Carolina is 1556.3 miles (2504.6 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1743.3 miles, taking about 30h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Durham, North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 49min $168 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 59min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~40h 4min $209–$610* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 519 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM