Albuquerque to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Albuquerque to Long Beach, California is 663.7 miles (1068.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.4 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California. 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.