How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
18.56 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.4 mi
19.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.56 mi
Kilometers
29.87 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 AM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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

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
Corrales
NM

Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

From Enchanted Hills
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  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

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte

    585 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Pan American Freeway Northeast

    150 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward 2nd Street, 4th Street

    1552 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    1171 ft · 52 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    920 ft · 36 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    626 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Los Ranchos de 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
10.1 mi · 54%
US 550
2.8 mi · 15%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
1.84 mi · 10%
2nd Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 6%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 3%
Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

9.73 mi · 00h 10m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corrales
00h 13m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Corrales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Enchanted Hills and 9.3 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Corrales

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 Corrales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 8 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 8 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 8 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 Corrales.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

18 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

71 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 Enchanted Hills and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 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
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.91
Round trip
$5.82
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $2.91 $5.82
Mid-grade $4.83 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $5.16 $3.41 $6.81
Diesel $6.05 $3.99 $7.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Enchanted Hills and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 10:59:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.