Albuquerque to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.5 miles 1138.6 km · straight line
928.3 miles actual route 1493.9 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Albuquerque to Mammoth Lakes is 707.5 miles (1138.6 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.3 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes. 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 Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $111–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM