How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Moriarty, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Moriarty, NM is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Moriarty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Moriarty.
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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
2008 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Pat D'Arco Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on New Mexico State Road 528
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Mexico State Road 528
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Continue on Alameda Boulevard Northwest
4.1 mi · 8 min · Alameda Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
147 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
34 mi · 37 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 412
1240 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
957 ft · 18 sec · Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
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Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Moriarty.
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
34 mi · 00h 37m
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 Rio Rancho and Sunny near Moriarty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Moriarty?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Rio Rancho and 24.4 miles from Moriarty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Moriarty.
Stop Ideas Near Tijeras
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 Tijeras.
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 Moriarty. Straight-line distance: 38.62 mi (62.16 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 Moriarty
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 34.9900500, -106.0491900 |
| Altitude | 1896 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moriarty (-106.04919, 34.99005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
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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