How far is Albuquerque, NM from Agua Fria, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Agua Fria, NM is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Agua Fria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Agua Fria.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
933 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Central Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast
1181 ft · 28 sec · Oak Street Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
52.1 mi · 54 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
646 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cerrillos Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
728 ft · 30 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Lopez Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lopez Lane
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Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
38 m · 5 sec · Agua Fria Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Agua Fria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
52.1 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Agua Fria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Agua Fria?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Felipe Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Albuquerque and 28.8 miles from Agua Fria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Agua Fria.
Stop Ideas Near San Felipe Pueblo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Felipe Pueblo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Agua Fria. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.26 km).
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Agua Fria
Agua Fria is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6544800, -106.0222400 |
| Altitude | 2000 |
| Country | United States |
End: Agua Fria (-106.02224, 35.65448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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