How far is South Valley, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 South Valley and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Albuquerque.
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Start on the route
1.2 km · 7 min
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Turn right
617 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
3.5 mi · 7 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Arenal Road Southwest
102 m · 7 sec · Arenal Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Avenida Dolores Huerta Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenida Dolores Huerta Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northwest
44 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Valley and Albuquerque.
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.
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
3.52 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Clear near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from South Valley and 3 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Valley and Clear near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Los Ranchos de 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.63 km).
#1 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
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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