How far is Angel Fire, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.3 mi
02h 56m
Flight
118.51 mi
190.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.51 mi
Kilometers
190.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.3 mi
Kilometers
248.32 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albuquerque
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM MDT
Return by in Angel Fire
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Angel Fire
2026-04-22T20:51
Arrive Albuquerque
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Angel Fire
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Pojoaque
NM

Census designated place

From Angel Fire
76.7 mi
01h 28m
To Albuquerque
77.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph W
Destination
84°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 Angel Fire and Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    833 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    18.9 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Paseo del Canon East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    43 m · 8 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1357 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon

    40 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1607 ft · 39 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    32 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    892 ft · 22 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur

    40.4 mi · 57 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur

  12. 12

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast

    931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  18. 18

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South Saint Francis Drive

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    3084 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 58 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast

    1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Albuquerque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Saint Francis Drive
61 mi · 40%
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
40.4 mi · 26%
Santa Fe Highway
8.66 mi · 6%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 5%
Taos Highway
4.67 mi · 3%
North Riverside Drive
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Saint Francis Drive

Merge slight left

57 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pojoaque
01h 28m from Angel Fire
Leave By
12:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Angel Fire and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pojoaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Angel Fire and 77.6 miles from Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angel Fire and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Pojoaque

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 Pojoaque and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

Espanola Animal Control

Española , NM
160 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM 87532
Rating 1.0/5 3 reviews Animal control service,City government office
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pojoaque.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

25 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

48 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

80 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

106 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 118.51 mi (190.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
Albuquerque

#2 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
Start: (-105.284547, 36.393083)
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.17 $46.34
Premium $4.63 $25.16 $50.32
Diesel $5.42 $29.46 $58.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Angel Fire and Albuquerque. The current time is 20:51:54.

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.