Albuquerque to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1572.4 miles 2530.5 km · straight line
1765.9 miles actual route 2842 km · driving distance
31h 19min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Raleigh?

The distance from Albuquerque to Raleigh is 1572.4 miles (2530.5 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1765.9 miles, taking about 31h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 19min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 35min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~40h 43min $212–$618* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 524 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM