How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Valencia, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Valencia, NM is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 57m.
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.
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Valencia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Valencia.
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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
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on NM 47
2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 47
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Continue on Bosque Farms Boulevard
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bosque Farms Boulevard
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Turn left onto Highway 47
2770 ft · 58 sec · Highway 47
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Turn left onto Rael Road
60 m · 9 sec · Rael Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rael Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Valencia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 Valencia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Valencia?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Enchanted Hills and 21.1 miles from Valencia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Valencia.
Stop Ideas Near Albuquerque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albuquerque.
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 Valencia. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.53 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 Valencia
Situated within the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,849 feet, this census-designated place lies south of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7995000, -106.7003000 |
| Altitude | 1478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valencia (-106.7003, 34.7995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
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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