How far is North Valley, NM from Grants, NM?
The driving distance from North Valley, NM to Grants, NM is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Valley and Grants.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and Grants.
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Start on the route
602 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest
4.8 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
686 ft · 22 sec · West Frontage Road
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Continue on I 40 West: Gallup
1496 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
1073 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grants
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Valley and Grants.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
72.6 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Clear leaving North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Grants.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Valley to Grants?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from North Valley and 41.1 miles from Grants.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Grants.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
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 Los Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Valley and Grants. Straight-line distance: 69.46 mi (111.78 km).
#1 North Valley
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 11,333 |
| Coordinates | 35.1733800, -106.6233600 |
| Altitude | 1522 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.79 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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