How far is University Park, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from University Park, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.81 mi
03h 39m
Flight
211.17 mi
339.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.17 mi
Kilometers
339.84 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.81 mi
Kilometers
397.21 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 2:44 PM MST
Return by in University Park
Fri, Nov 6, 6:23 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Park
2026-11-06T11:04
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 2:44 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Park
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From University Park
123.3 mi
01h 49m
To Enchanted Hills
123.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    128 m · 33 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East University Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East University Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Albuquerque

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  8. 8

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    769 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park and Enchanted Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albuquerque
241 mi · 98%
US 550
3 mi · 1%
East University Avenue
0.94 mi
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi
US 550 North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Albuquerque

Merge slight left

215 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
01h 49m from University Park
Leave By
9:42 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving University Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Park to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from University Park and 123.5 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around University Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 211.17 mi (339.84 km).

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#1 University Park

Census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population0
Coordinates32.2834300, -106.7533400
Altitude1193
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: (-106.75359, 32.283382)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.68
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $34.84 $69.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.62 $77.24
Premium $4.75 $41.41 $82.81
Diesel $5.94 $51.75 $103.51

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between University Park and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 11:04:46.

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.