How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from South Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to South Valley, NM is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and South Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and South Valley.
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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 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast
1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast
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Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 500: Rio Bravo Boulevard
1997 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rail Runner Station
678 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left
617 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and South Valley.
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
21 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near South Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to South Valley?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Enchanted Hills and 15.3 miles from South Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near South Valley.
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 South Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.14 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 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Valley (-106.67808, 35.01005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
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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