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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Belen, NM is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
54.46 mi
01h 04m
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
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.65 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belen
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-15T17:25
Arrive Belen
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enchanted Hills
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 Enchanted Hills
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Belen
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast

    1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 550

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    45.5 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Reinken Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · West Reinken Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Reinken Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
50.4 mi · 93%
US 550
2.8 mi · 5%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Road Northeast
0.27 mi
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.21 mi
Bismark Hills Way
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

45.5 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 32m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills 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 Enchanted Hills to Belen?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 Enchanted Hills and 27.2 miles from Belen.

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 6.8 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Enchanted Hills and Belen. Straight-line distance: 47.71 mi (76.78 km).

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#1 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
Belen

#2 Belen

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,496
Coordinates34.6628400, -106.7764200
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Belen (-106.77642, 34.66284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
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
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.54
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.27 $14.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.18 $16.35
Premium $4.63 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $5.42 $10.40 $20.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Belen. The current time is 17:25:01.

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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.