How far is Albuquerque, NM from South Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to South Valley, NM is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and South Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and South Valley.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
44 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Avenida Dolores Huerta Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenida Dolores Huerta Southwest
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Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
3.5 mi · 7 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left
617 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 7 min
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and South Valley.
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.
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
3.53 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Clear leaving Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to South Valley?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 3.8 miles from Albuquerque and 3.8 miles from South Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and South Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.63 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 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Valley (-106.67808, 35.01005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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