How far is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
15 m · 4 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest
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Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
626 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
920 ft · 34 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
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Continue on Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
1171 ft · 57 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward NM 423 East: Paseo Del Norte
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
152 m · 10 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
630 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
9.8 mi · 10 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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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 Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Enchanted 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.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
9.81 mi · 00h 10m
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.4 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and 9.4 miles from Enchanted Hills.
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 6.4 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Sunny near Enchanted 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 km).
#1 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.1619900, -106.6428000 |
| Altitude | 1520 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.91 | $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.
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