How far is Albuquerque, NM from Chimayo, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Chimayo, NM is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Chimayo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Chimayo.
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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
56.9 mi · 58 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Turn right onto La Puebla Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · La Puebla Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Cruz Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Cruz Road
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Continue on Route 76
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Chimayo.
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
56.9 mi · 00h 58m
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 Chimayo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Chimayo?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Albuquerque and 44.9 miles from Chimayo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Chimayo.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
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 La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Chimayo. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 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 Chimayo
City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,177 |
| Coordinates | 36.0039100, -105.9469700 |
| Altitude | 1851 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chimayo (-105.94697, 36.00391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
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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