Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
243.1 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albuquerque, NM
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Berino, NM
Heber Vazquez
The drive from Albuquerque, NM to Berino, NM covers 243.1 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pan American Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Camino Real Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 225.7 miles on Pan American Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.6 miles from Albuquerque, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 243.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 243.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pan American Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 225.7 miles on Pan American Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pan American Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street Southwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Coal Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 25 South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NM 227 / Vado Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Freeway | 225.7 mi | 3h 49m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 9.4 mi | 9m |
| Camino Real Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vado Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 478 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berino Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Coal Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Holguin Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque, NM and Berino, NM.
Start on Central Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 25
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto NM 227
Continue on NM 227
Turn left onto Holguin Road
Turn left onto NM 478
Continue on NM 478
Turn left onto Berino Road
Turn left onto San Benito
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.6 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berino, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Albuquerque, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albuquerque, NM
This is one driving day of about 243.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.6 mi from Albuquerque, NM · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.6 miles from Albuquerque, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pan American Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.7 miles.
The final approach into Berino, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berino, NM.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.71 one way
$73.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.63 | $87.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.67 | $107.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.53 | $11.67 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.27 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.03 | $15.56 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Albuquerque on Thursday
Local time
9:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Berino on Thursday
Local time
9:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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