Albuquerque to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

847.7 miles 1364.3 km · straight line
1086.2 miles actual route 1748.1 km · driving distance
20h 11min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Susanville?

The distance from Albuquerque to Susanville is 847.7 miles (1364.3 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located WNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1086.2 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Susanville 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. 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 Susanville. 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 Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 11min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 13min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~26h 14min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Susanville

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Susanville
40.42°N, 120.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
1276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM