Albuquerque to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1492.3 miles 2401.6 km · straight line
1660.1 miles actual route 2671.6 km · driving distance
29h 10min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 30min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Roanoke?

The distance from Albuquerque to Roanoke is 1492.3 miles (2401.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1660.1 miles, taking about 29h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 10min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 0min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~37h 55min $199–$581* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 497 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM