Albuquerque to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676.5 miles 1088.7 km · straight line
785.7 miles actual route 1264.5 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Albuquerque to Santa Clarita is 676.5 miles (1088.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.7 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM