Trip from Berino, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

264.3 mi

425 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 28m ★

6 AM

4h 41m

8 AM

5h 8m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 48m

3 PM

4h 52m

5 PM

5h 7m

8 PM

4h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Berino, NM

Heber Vazquez

Enchanted Hills, NM

Stefan Stefancik

Trip Overview

The drive from Berino, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 550 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 241.4 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.92 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

132.1 miles from Berino, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 264.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 241.4 miles on I 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 241.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Berino Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 264.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Berino Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (NM 227 / Vado Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Berino Road

At end of road, turn right onto Berino Road

Navigation decision point

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | NM 227 / Vado Road

Enter roundabout onto NM 227 / Vado Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

259.9 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 242 Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Ber...

260 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado...

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 Berino, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

Albuquerque

17.1 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 25	241.4 mi	4h 6m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	10 mi	10m
US 550	2.9 mi	5m
Camino Real Street	2.3 mi	3m
Vado Road	1.6 mi	2m
Highway 478	1.4 mi	2m
Berino Road	0.8 mi	2m
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 25 — 241.4 mi, about 4h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berino, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM.

Start on San Benito

0.2 mi · 46 sec · San Benito

At end of road, turn right onto Berino Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Berino Road

Turn right onto NM 478

2.3 mi · 3 min · Camino Real Street

Continue on NM 478

1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 478

Turn right onto Holguin Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Holguin Road

Turn right onto NM 227

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vado Road

Enter roundabout onto NM 227

312 ft · 6 sec · Vado Road

Continue on NM 227

516 ft · 10 sec · Vado Road

Enter roundabout

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 10

10 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque

Continue on I 25

26 mi · 28 min · I 25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto I 25

215 mi · 3 hr 37 min · I 25

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 242 Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

Continue on US 550

1.7 mi · 3 min · US 550

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 550

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 550

Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

293 ft · 14 sec · Bismark Hills Way

Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

247 ft · 10 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Arrive at destination

Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 132.1 miles from Berino, NM, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.4 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 58 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.1 miles or 2h 22m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enchanted Hills, NM than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Berino, 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 Berino, NM

This is one driving day of about 264.3 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Berino, NM.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 241.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.1 mi from Berino, NM · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Socorro, NM

132 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

Doña Ana, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elephant Butte, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.1 miles from Berino, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 241.4 miles.

Arriving in Enchanted Hills, NM

The final approach into Enchanted Hills, 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 Enchanted Hills, 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

$39.92 one way

$79.83 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$43.82	$87.64
premium	$4.56	$47.44	$94.88
diesel	$5.61	$58.35	$116.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.3	0	$27.75	$12.69
Efficient EV	66.1	0	$23.13	$10.57
EV Truck/SUV	105.7	1	$37.00	$16.92

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Berino, NM

Afternoon in Berino on Wednesday

Local time

4:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enchanted Hills, NM

Afternoon in Enchanted Hills on Wednesday

Local time

4:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Socorro, NM

132 mi in

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 41m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Berino, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 550. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.1 miles from Berino, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Berino, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Enchanted Hills, NM

Columbus, NM 286.2 mi · 5h 35m Roswell, NM 215.6 mi · 4h 11m

More trips to Enchanted Hills, NM

Columbus, NM 286.4 mi Clayton, NM 257.6 mi

Explore more options from Berino, NM or browse trips ending in Enchanted Hills, NM.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NM road trips.

Explore maps for Berino, NM or Enchanted Hills, NM on MapSof.net.