Albuquerque to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1183 miles 1903.9 km · straight line
1425.4 miles actual route 2293.9 km · driving distance
26h 17min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Seattle?

The distance from Albuquerque to Seattle is 1183 miles (1903.9 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1425.4 miles, taking about 26h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Seattle in Washington.

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. 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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 17min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 32min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~34h 10min $171–$499* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Seattle

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM