Albuquerque to New Braunfels: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.6 miles 998.8 km · straight line
725.5 miles actual route 1167.5 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from New Braunfels?

The distance from Albuquerque to New Braunfels is 620.6 miles (998.8 km) as the crow flies. New Braunfels is located SE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.5 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and New Braunfels in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & New Braunfels

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
New Braunfels
29.70°N, 98.12°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM