How far is Albuquerque, NM from El Cerro, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to El Cerro, NM is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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.
Village 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 El Cerro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and El Cerro.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1453 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
1367 ft · 29 sec · Coal Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
2203 ft · 1 min · Coal Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
20.5 mi · 21 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
1397 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto El Cerro Road
1998 ft · 49 sec · El Cerro Road
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Continue on Vigil Road
1664 ft · 46 sec · Vigil Road
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Turn right onto Highway 47
4.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 47
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Turn left onto Patricio Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Patricio Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patricio Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and El Cerro.
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.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
20.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near El Cerro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to El Cerro?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Albuquerque and 15.9 miles from El Cerro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near El Cerro.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and El Cerro. Straight-line distance: 24.93 mi (40.12 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 El Cerro
Located in Valencia County at an elevation of approximately 4843 feet, this central New Mexico community is situated in the semi-arid Rio Grande rift valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7270000, -106.7108600 |
| Altitude | 1476 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Cerro (-106.71086, 34.727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.41 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
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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