Albuquerque to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albuquerque from Palm Springs, California?
The distance from Albuquerque to Palm Springs, California is 570.1 miles (917.5 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Palm Springs, 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Palm Springs, 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.
How to Get from Albuquerque to Palm Springs, California
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator