How far is El Cerro, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from El Cerro, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Cerro and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Cerro and Albuquerque.
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Start on Patricio Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Patricio Road
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Turn right onto Highway 47
5.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 47
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Turn slight right
87 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp right
2977 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
8.4 mi · 9 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
804 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Oak Street Southeast
159 m · 20 sec · Oak Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Lead Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Lead Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1091 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Cerro and Albuquerque.
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.
Highway 47
Continue straight
10.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 El Cerro and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Cerro to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bosque Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from El Cerro and 13.7 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Cerro and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Bosque Farms
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 Bosque Farms.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Cerro and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 24.93 mi (40.12 km).
#1 El Cerro
Located in Valencia County at an elevation of approximately 4843 feet, this central New Mexico community is situated in the semi-arid Rio Grande rift valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7270000, -106.7108600 |
| Altitude | 1476 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
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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