How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Bernalillo, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Bernalillo, NM is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Bernalillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Bernalillo.
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Start on 35th Circle Southeast
44 m · 8 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
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Turn right onto Sara Road Southeast
2089 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Pat D'Arco Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Continue on Rio Rancho Boulevard Northeast
107 m · 6 sec · Rio Rancho Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1353 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Camino Don Tomas
1.2 mi · 3 min · Camino Don Tomas
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Calle Don Francisco
823 ft · 25 sec · West Calle Don Francisco
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Camino del Pueblo
1054 ft · 32 sec · Camino del Pueblo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Bernalillo.
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.
Pat D'Arco Highway
Turn left onto Pat D'Arco Highway
8.47 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rio Rancho and Sunny near Bernalillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Bernalillo?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 6 miles from Rio Rancho and 5.9 miles from Bernalillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Bernalillo.
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 Rio Rancho and Bernalillo. Straight-line distance: 7.88 mi (12.68 km).
#1 Rio Rancho
The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
| Population | 99,885 |
| Coordinates | 35.2333800, -106.6644700 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bernalillo
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.3000400, -106.5511400 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernalillo (-106.55114, 35.30004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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