Albuquerque to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1204.5 miles 1938.4 km · straight line
1535.7 miles actual route 2471.5 km · driving distance
28h 56min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from North Cascades?

The distance from Albuquerque to North Cascades is 1204.5 miles (1938.4 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1535.7 miles, taking about 28h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and North Cascades in Washington.

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 North Cascades. 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 North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 56min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 43min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~37h 37min $184–$537* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM