How far is Albuquerque, NM from Waterflow, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Waterflow, NM is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Waterflow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Waterflow.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
933 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Central Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast
1181 ft · 28 sec · Oak Street Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Main Street
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1114 ft · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Waterflow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Waterflow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Waterflow?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Albuquerque and 99.7 miles from Waterflow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Waterflow.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Waterflow. Straight-line distance: 154.55 mi (248.73 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 Waterflow
Situated along the San Juan River at an elevation of 5062 feet, this rural community lies within San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7597200, -108.4817500 |
| Altitude | 1543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterflow (-108.48175, 36.75972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $33.98 | $67.97 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $42.50 | $85.01 |
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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