How far is Albuquerque, NM from North Valley, NM?

The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to North Valley, NM is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
6.62 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.34 mi
10.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.34 mi
Kilometers
10.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 2:46 PM MDT
Return by in Albuquerque
Wed, Apr 22, 3:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albuquerque
2026-04-22T14:30
Arrive North Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 2:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
NM

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

From Albuquerque
3.3 mi
00h 08m
To North Valley
3.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and North Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and North Valley.

  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

    5.9 mi · 12 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right

    602 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and North Valley.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street Northwest
5.91 mi · 89%
3rd Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 7%
Lomas Boulevard Northwest
0.07 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northwest
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street Northwest

Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

5.91 mi · 00h 12m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
00h 08m from Albuquerque
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near North Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to North Valley?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Albuquerque and 3.3 miles from North Valley.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near North Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 12.8 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 12.8 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 12.8 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

77 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

87 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and North Valley. Straight-line distance: 6.34 mi (10.2 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
North Valley

#2 North Valley

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

Population11,333
Coordinates35.1733800, -106.6233600
Altitude1522
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
End: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
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
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.74
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.87 $1.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.63 $1.06 $2.13
Diesel $5.42 $1.25 $2.49

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Albuquerque and North Valley. The current time is 14:30:10.

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.