How far is Albuquerque, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.21 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.37 mi
8.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.37 mi
Kilometers
8.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.21 mi
Kilometers
9.99 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 AM MDT
Return by in Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albuquerque
2026-04-17T06:22
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albuquerque
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
North Valley
NM

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Albuquerque
3.1 mi
00h 07m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
3.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northwest

    66 m · 15 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    2418 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lomas Boulevard Northwest

    109 m · 18 sec · Lomas Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    4.4 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest

    1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street Northwest
4.36 mi · 70%
4th Street Northwest
0.55 mi · 9%
3rd Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 7%
Osuna Road Northwest
0.38 mi · 6%
Bledsoe Road Northwest
0.34 mi · 6%
Lomas Boulevard Northwest
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street Northwest

Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

4.36 mi · 00h 09m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley
00h 07m from Albuquerque
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Albuquerque and 3.1 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley

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 North Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 13 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 13 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 13 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 North Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

10 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

75 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

85 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.65 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
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Albuquerque (-106.65114, 35.08449)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.67
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.83 $1.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.63 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $5.42 $1.19 $2.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 06:22:24.

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.