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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.63 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.35 mi
32.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.35 mi
Kilometers
32.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.46 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carnuel
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-15T22:19
Arrive Carnuel
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enchanted Hills
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
North Valley
NM

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Enchanted Hills
13.8 mi
00h 19m
To Carnuel
13.8 mi
00h 19m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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. 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

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Coronado Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 333: Carnuel

    1242 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Southeast

    842 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Historic Route 66

    1.1 km · 1 min · Historic Route 66

  19. 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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
11.8 mi · 43%
Coronado Freeway
6.74 mi · 24%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.45 mi · 12%
US 550
2.8 mi · 10%
Historic Route 66
0.66 mi · 2%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley
00h 19m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

10 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

75 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

85 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 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
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#2 Carnuel

Carnuel is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0639400, -106.4572500
Altitude1786
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Carnuel (-106.45725, 35.06394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Carnuel. The current time is 22:19:25.

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.