How far is Belen, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Belen, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.62 mi
00h 55m
Flight
47.71 mi
76.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.71 mi
Kilometers
76.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.62 mi
Kilometers
87.9 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM MDT
Return by in Belen
Wed, Apr 15, 8:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belen
2026-04-15T18:59
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belen
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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From Belen
27.3 mi
00h 27m
To Enchanted Hills
27.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belen and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belen and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Reinken Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · West Reinken Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I-25 Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · I-25 Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    571 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    46.1 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belen and Enchanted Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-25 Bypass
48 mi · 88%
US 550
3 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.09 mi · 4%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi · 1%
US 550 North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I-25 Bypass

Keep slight right

46.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 27m from Belen
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Belen and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belen to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Belen and 27.3 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Belen and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belen and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 47.71 mi (76.78 km).

Belen

#1 Belen

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,496
Coordinates34.6628400, -106.7764200
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Start: West Reinken Avenue (-106.776431, 34.662787)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Belen and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 18:59:52.

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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.