How far is North Valley, NM from Los Lunas, NM?
The driving distance from North Valley, NM to Los Lunas, NM is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Valley and Los Lunas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and Los Lunas.
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Start on the route
602 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest
2592 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northwest
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Continue on Comanche Road Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
837 ft · 18 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
145 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
23.7 mi · 25 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
1397 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
794 ft · 18 sec · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
46 m · 7 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Valley and Los Lunas.
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
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Clear leaving North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Los Lunas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Valley to Los Lunas?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from North Valley and 15.2 miles from Los Lunas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around North Valley and Mostly Sunny near Los Lunas.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Valley and Los Lunas. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.04 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 Los Lunas
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 16,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.8061700, -106.7333600 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Lunas (-106.73336, 34.80617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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