How far is Bodega, NM from Belen, NM?
The driving distance from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This community is situated in the high desert of New Mexico, near the Rio Grande.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bodega and Belen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bodega and Belen.
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Start on the route
2.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Turbine Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Turbine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NM 47
3.7 mi · 5 min · NM 47
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Continue on Rio Communities Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rio Communities Boulevard
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Continue on East Reinken Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Reinken Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Reinken Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bodega and Belen.
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.
NM 47
At the end of the road, turn left onto NM 47
3.68 mi · 00h 05m
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 Bodega and Mostly Clear near Belen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bodega to Belen?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Rio Communities is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Bodega and 5.7 miles from Belen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bodega and Mostly Clear near Belen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bodega and Belen. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.38 km).
#1 Bodega
Bodega is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5520100, -106.6758600 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belen
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 7,496 |
| Coordinates | 34.6628400, -106.7764200 |
| Altitude | 1466 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Reinken Avenue (-106.776431, 34.662787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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