Origin
Albuquerque, NM
Night in Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
11:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Edgewood, NM
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Trip Overview
This short, 30.3-mile journey from Albuquerque to Edgewood, New Mexico, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 37 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 92% of the drive utilizing major freeways like the Coronado Freeway and Pan American Freeway, making it a straightforward commute. With an estimated fuel cost of only $5, this drive is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Desert Southwest. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the trip, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles on the Coronado Freeway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, accounting for 92% of your travel time. You'll spend most of the 37 minutes navigating major freeways, including the Coronado Freeway and Central Avenue Southwest. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 27.2 miles on the Coronado Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This drive isn't characterized by dramatic shifts in scenery or road type, but rather a steady progression through the New Mexico landscape on well-maintained roadways.
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 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and Central Avenue Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 226B-A
Toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 226A
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Rosa along the way.
Santa Rosa
2 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Freeway | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| Central Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pan American Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NM-344 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coronado Freeway
— 27.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque, NM and Edgewood, NM.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Central Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue Southwest
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oak Street Northeast
4
Take the ramp
347 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pan American Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 226B-A
Toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 226A
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 40
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NM 344: Edgewood
11
Keep slight right at fork
270 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
12
Turn right onto NM 344
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
NM-344
13
Continue on NM 344
252 ft
·
13 sec
·
NM-344
14
Arrive at destination
NM 344
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Edgewood, NM
Night in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
11:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38 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
37m 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 Edgewood, NM covers 30.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coronado Freeway, Central Avenue Southwest, Pan American Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.58 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Rosa along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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