How far is McIntosh, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from McIntosh, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 53m.
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.
Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McIntosh and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McIntosh and Albuquerque.
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Start on Salt Mission Trail
663 ft · 31 sec · Salt Mission Trail
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Turn right
102 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
3239 ft · 43 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast
1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McIntosh and Albuquerque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Salt Mission Trail
Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 00h 40m
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 McIntosh and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McIntosh to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from McIntosh and 25.4 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McIntosh and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McIntosh and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 km).
#1 McIntosh
Situated in central New Mexico's Torrance County, this rural community lies at an elevation of 6,142 feet within the Estancia Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8647800, -106.0516900 |
| Altitude | 1872 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
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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