How far is Albuquerque, NM from Black Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Black Rock, NM is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Black Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Black Rock.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
1607 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue Northwest
20 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue Northwest
89 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
1005 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1196 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
74.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
648 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto San Rafael Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Ice Caves Road
17.3 mi · 22 min · Ice Caves Road
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Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on NM 53
5.4 mi · 14 min · NM 53
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Turn right onto Route 301 East
1 km · 2 min · Route 301 East
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Turn right onto B Avenue
947 ft · 49 sec · B Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
127 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Black Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
74.6 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Black Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Black Rock?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Albuquerque and 74.1 miles from Black Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Black Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Black Rock. Straight-line distance: 120.99 mi (194.72 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 Black Rock
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.0883700, -108.7911900 |
| Altitude | 1967 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Rock (-108.79119, 35.08837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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