How far is North Valley, NM from South Valley, NM?
The driving distance from North Valley, NM to South Valley, NM is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Valley and South Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley and South Valley.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 500: Rio Bravo Boulevard
1997 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rail Runner Station
678 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left
617 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 7 min
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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 South Valley.
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
6.38 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Valley to South Valley?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from North Valley and 8.1 miles from South Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque.
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 South Valley. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 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 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Valley (-106.67808, 35.01005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.35 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
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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