How far is Edgewood, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Edgewood, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.47 mi
00h 31m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albuquerque
Sun, May 24, 11:25 AM MDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sun, May 24, 11:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-05-24T10:53
Arrive Albuquerque
Sun, May 24, 11:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tijeras
NM

Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Edgewood
15.2 mi
00h 15m
To Albuquerque
15.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on NM-344

    827 ft · 19 sec · NM-344

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    3239 ft · 43 sec · Pan American Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast

    1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NM-344
27.4 mi · 90%
I 25 South
0.81 mi · 3%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.79 mi · 3%
Pan American Freeway
0.61 mi · 2%
Locust Street Northeast
0.34 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NM-344

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tijeras
00h 15m from Edgewood
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Edgewood and 15.3 miles from Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgewood and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Tijeras

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tijeras, 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 Tijeras.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

24 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

64 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

79 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.92 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Population6,092
Coordinates35.0614400, -106.1914100
Altitude2026
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: NM 344 (-106.191433, 35.061439)
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $9.99
Diesel $5.42 $5.85 $11.70

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Albuquerque. The current time is 10:53:30.

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.