How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Carnuel, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Carnuel, NM is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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.
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel.
-
1
Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
-
2
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way
-
3
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
-
4
Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast
1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast
-
5
Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
-
6
Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550
-
7
Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
-
8
Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
-
12
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
-
13
Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
-
14
Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Coronado Freeway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward NM 333: Carnuel
1242 ft · 37 sec
-
17
Turn left onto Central Avenue Southeast
842 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue Southeast
-
18
Continue on Historic Route 66
1.1 km · 1 min · Historic Route 66
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel.
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.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 12m
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 Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Carnuel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Carnuel?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 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?
North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Enchanted Hills and 13.8 miles from Carnuel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Carnuel.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).
#1 Enchanted Hills
This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3367600, -106.5929600 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnuel
Carnuel is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0639400, -106.4572500 |
| Altitude | 1786 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnuel (-106.45725, 35.06394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.