Distance from Albuquerque to Salinas by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Salinas (CA) is 847 miles or 1362 kilometers or 735 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Salinas is 1006 miles (1620 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 159 miles or 258 km.

Albuquerque to Salinas Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Salinas, CA
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Salinas, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Salinas, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Salinas, CA

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Salinas, California is 1006 miles or 1620 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Salinas, CA is 1006 miles or 1620 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Salinas, California.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Salinas, California is approximately 1006 miles (1620 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Salinas, CA

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Salinas, CA?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Salinas take?
Albuquerque and Salinas are 18 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and Salinas

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Salinas (CA) is 1 Hours.
Salinas time is 1 Hours behind Albuquerque.

Current local time in Albuquerque	Current local time in Salinas
2025-12-21, 21:34:52 MST	2025-12-21, 20:34:52 PST

How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Salinas California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and Salinas, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1006 mi	1620 km	873.61 nmi
Straight line distance	847 mi	1362 km	735 nmi
Difference	159 mi	258 km	138 nmi

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