How far is Albuquerque, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.64 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.73 mi
28.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM MDT
Return by in Albuquerque
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albuquerque
2026-04-15T18:59
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albuquerque
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corrales
NM

Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

From Albuquerque
11.3 mi
00h 15m
To Enchanted Hills
11.3 mi
00h 15m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills.

  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

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Pan American Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
16.9 mi · 74%
US 550
3 mi · 13%
Central Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 3%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 3%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi · 2%
I 25 North
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corrales
00h 15m from Albuquerque
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Corrales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Albuquerque and 11.3 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Corrales

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 Corrales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

18 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

71 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

79 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 17.73 mi (28.54 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 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.41 $6.81
Premium $4.63 $3.70 $7.40
Diesel $5.42 $4.33 $8.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 18:59:52.

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.