How far is Albuquerque, NM from Edgewood, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Edgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Edgewood.
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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
1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
27.2 mi · 31 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 344: Edgewood
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto NM-344
668 ft · 15 sec · NM-344
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Continue on NM-344
77 m · 13 sec · NM-344
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · NM-344
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Edgewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
27.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Edgewood?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Albuquerque and 15.2 miles from Edgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Tijeras
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 Tijeras.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.92 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 Edgewood
Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
| Population | 6,092 |
| Coordinates | 35.0614400, -106.1914100 |
| Altitude | 2026 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-106.19141, 35.06144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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