Albuquerque to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.9 miles 1047.5 km · straight line
756.3 miles actual route 1217.1 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Palmdale?

The distance from Albuquerque to Palmdale is 650.9 miles (1047.5 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.3 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Palmdale 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 Palmdale. 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 Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $61–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM