Origin
Bodega, NM
Afternoon in Bodega on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belen, NM
Omar Tapia
Trip Overview
The drive from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM covers 11.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NM 47, Turbine Road, East River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on NM 47. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM covers 11.3 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NM 47 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Turbine Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM is easy. At 31m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Turbine Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (NM 47): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Turbine Road
Turn right onto Turbine Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NM 47
At end of road, turn left onto NM 47
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NM 47 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Turbine Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| East River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rio Communities Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Reinken Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Reinken Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NM 47
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bodega, NM and Belen, NM.
1
Start on this road
2.2 mi
·
14 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Turbine Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Turbine Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto NM 47
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NM 47
4
Continue on Rio Communities Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rio Communities Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East River Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
6
Continue on NM 309
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reinken Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
West Reinken Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Belen, NM
Afternoon in Belen on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°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
9 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
31m 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 Bodega, NM to Belen, NM covers 11.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NM 47, Turbine Road, East River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Bodega, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 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.
The drive from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM is easy. At 31m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Turbine Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (NM 47): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bodega, NM to Belen, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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