How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Paradise Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Paradise Hills, NM is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Paradise Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Paradise Hills.
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Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pat D'Arco Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southern Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Unser Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Unser Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fordham Drive Northwest
649 ft · 29 sec · Fordham Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive Northwest
5 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Paradise Hills.
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.
Pat D'Arco Highway
Turn right onto Pat D'Arco Highway
7.32 mi · 00h 11m
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 Paradise Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Paradise Hills?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 7.1 miles from Enchanted Hills and 7.1 miles from Paradise Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Corrales
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 Corrales.
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 Paradise Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 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 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Hills (-106.70114, 35.2006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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