How far is Albuquerque, NM from Angel Fire, NM?

The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Angel Fire, NM is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.66 mi
03h 32m
Flight
118.51 mi
190.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.51 mi
Kilometers
190.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.66 mi
Kilometers
247.29 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angel Fire
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM MDT
Return by in Albuquerque
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albuquerque
2026-04-15T17:41
Arrive Angel Fire
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albuquerque
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Pojoaque
NM

Census designated place

From Albuquerque
76.9 mi
01h 46m
To Angel Fire
76.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Angel Fire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Angel Fire.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northwest

    933 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast

    1181 ft · 28 sec · Oak Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street

    106 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    973 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    56.9 mi · 58 min · Pan American Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Taos Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast

    1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68

    40.3 mi · 57 min · New Mexico State Highway 68

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Paseo del Canon East

    906 ft · 15 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    29 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1632 ft · 40 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    41 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1371 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon

    36 m · 7 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18.9 mi · 36 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    833 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Angel Fire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
56.9 mi · 37%
New Mexico State Highway 68
40.3 mi · 26%
Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 8%
Santa Fe Highway
8.67 mi · 6%
US 84
4.43 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

56.9 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pojoaque
01h 46m from Albuquerque
Leave By
9:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Angel Fire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Angel Fire?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pojoaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Albuquerque and 76.8 miles from Angel Fire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Angel Fire.

Stop Ideas Near Pojoaque

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pojoaque and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

Espanola Animal Control

Española , NM
160 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM 87532
Rating 1.0/5 3 reviews Animal control service,City government office
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pojoaque.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

25 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

48 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

80 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

106 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Angel Fire. Straight-line distance: 118.51 mi (190.72 km).

Albuquerque

#1 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

Population562,540
Coordinates35.0844900, -106.6511400
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
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#2 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
Start: Albuquerque (-106.65114, 35.08449)
End: Angel Fire (-105.28501, 36.39309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.53
Round trip
$41.05
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.53 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.08 $46.17
Premium $4.63 $25.07 $50.14
Diesel $5.42 $29.35 $58.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albuquerque and Angel Fire. The current time is 17:41:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.