How far is Jarales, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Jarales, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.93 mi
00h 59m
Flight
50.92 mi
81.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.93 mi
Kilometers
94.84 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 AM MDT
Return by in Jarales
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarales
2026-04-16T00:44
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarales
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From Jarales
29.5 mi
00h 29m
To Enchanted Hills
29.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jarales and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jarales and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Cordova Loop

    21 m · 9 sec · Cordova Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jarales Road

    2042 ft · 1 min · Jarales Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Castillo Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Castillo Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Castillo Road

    1047 ft · 47 sec · Castillo Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 116

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 116

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1524 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    51.3 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jarales and Enchanted Hills.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
51.9 mi · 88%
US 550
3 mi · 5%
Highway 116
1.03 mi · 2%
Castillo Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight right

51.3 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 29m from Jarales
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jarales and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jarales to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Jarales and 29.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jarales and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarales and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.95 km).

Jarales

#1 Jarales

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

Population2,475
Coordinates34.6131200, -106.7636400
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Cordova Loop (-106.763652, 34.613328)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.75
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.88 $15.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.63 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $5.42 $11.26 $22.53

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 Jarales and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 00:44:42.

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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.