Origin
Albuquerque, NM
Late night in Albuquerque on Wednesday
Local time
4:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albuquerque, NM to Crownpoint, NM
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Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
130.7 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
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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Crownpoint, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albuquerque, NM to Crownpoint, NM covers 130.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coronado Freeway, State Highway 371, Central Avenue Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103 miles on Coronado Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.4 miles from Albuquerque, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 130.7 miles, with most of the trip on Coronado Freeway and State Highway 371. The longest continuous stretch is about 103 miles on Coronado Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coronado Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 103 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and State Highway 371. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Central Avenue Northwest.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Central Avenue Northwest
Enter roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Central Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
Turn left toward I 40 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge onto I 40 / Coronado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
105.4 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53
Toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Freeway | 103 mi | 1h 44m |
| State Highway 371 | 24 mi | 36m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Chaco Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stacher Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| N1043 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coronado Freeway
— 103 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque, NM and Crownpoint, NM.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Central Avenue Northwest
2
Enter roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest
66 ft
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3 sec
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Central Avenue Northwest
3
Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Central Avenue Northwest
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Avenue Northwest
290 ft
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10 sec
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Central Avenue Northwest
5
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Central Avenue Northwest
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40 West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40
103 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
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Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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43 sec
Exit 53
Toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
10
Turn right onto NM 371
24 mi
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36 min
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State Highway 371
11
Turn left onto N1042
519 ft
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14 sec
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Stacher Street
12
Continue on N1042
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Chaco Boulevard
13
Turn right onto N1043
92 ft
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4 sec
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N1043
14
Arrive at destination
N1043
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Albuquerque, NM, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crownpoint, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albuquerque, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 130.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albuquerque, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Coronado Freeway for about 103 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.4 mi from Albuquerque, NM · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Albuquerque, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Coronado Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103 miles.
Arriving in Crownpoint, NM
The final approach into Crownpoint, 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 Crownpoint, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.74 one way
$39.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.36 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crownpoint, NM
Late night in Crownpoint on Wednesday
Local time
4:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
48 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albuquerque, NM to Crownpoint, NM covers 130.7 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coronado Freeway, State Highway 371, Central Avenue Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.4 miles from Albuquerque, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Albuquerque, NM to Crownpoint, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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