How far is Albuquerque, NM from Valencia, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Valencia, NM is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Valencia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Valencia.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on NM 47
2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 47
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Continue on Bosque Farms Boulevard
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bosque Farms Boulevard
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Turn left onto Highway 47
2770 ft · 58 sec · Highway 47
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Turn left onto Rael Road
60 m · 9 sec · Rael Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rael Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Valencia.
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
8.11 mi · 00h 09m
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 Valencia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Valencia?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Albuquerque and 10.6 miles from Valencia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Valencia.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Valencia. Straight-line distance: 19.88 mi (32 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 Valencia
Situated within the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,849 feet, this census-designated place lies south of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7995000, -106.7003000 |
| Altitude | 1478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valencia (-106.7003, 34.7995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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