How far is South Valley, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.1 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.08 mi
37.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.08 mi
Kilometers
37.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.1 mi
Kilometers
48.44 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:43 AM MDT
Return by in South Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 12:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Valley
2026-10-15T11:04
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Valley
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Valley
NM

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From South Valley
15.6 mi
00h 19m
To Enchanted Hills
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Valley and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 km · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    617 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    575 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2139 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    21.5 mi · 24 min · Pan American Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Valley and Enchanted Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Freeway
21.5 mi · 71%
US 550
3 mi · 10%
Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.67 mi · 6%
Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
1.57 mi · 5%
Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
0.76 mi · 3%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pan American Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

21.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley
00h 19m from South Valley
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Valley and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 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?

North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from South Valley and 14.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Valley and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

10 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

75 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

85 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.14 km).

South Valley

#1 South Valley

Census designated place

Population40,976
Coordinates35.0100500, -106.6780800
Altitude1501
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Start: Tierra Verde Place (-106.680219, 35.012908)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.83 $5.12 $10.25
Premium $5.16 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $6.05 $6.41 $12.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Valley and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 11:04:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.