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Trip from Bosque, NM to Peralta, NM

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

Downtown Peralta, NM, NM

Peralta, NM

Guillermo Berlin

Trip Overview

The drive from Bosque, NM to Peralta, NM covers 24.3 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 I 25, NM 47, Main Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.3 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 (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 31m highway drive covering 24.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and NM 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 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 12 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 16.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and NM 47. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 116 / Highway 116.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 116 / Highway 116): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 25): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NM 116 / Highway 116

Turn right onto NM 116 / Highway 116

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 25

Turn right onto I 25

Navigation decision point

4
18.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward NM 6: Los Lunas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NM 6: Los Lunas
5
18.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | NM 6 / Main Street Southwest

Turn right onto NM 6 / Main Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 25 16.8 mi 16m
NM 47 2.3 mi 4m
Main Street Northeast 2.1 mi 3m
Highway 116 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street Northwest 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street Southwest 0.8 mi 1m
Peralta Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
NM 346 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 25 — 16.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bosque, NM and Peralta, NM.

1

Start on NM 346

28 ft · 1 sec · NM 346
2

Turn right onto NM 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Highway 116
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 2 min
4

Turn right onto I 25

17 mi · 16 min · I 25
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward NM 6: Los Lunas
6

Turn right onto NM 6

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street Southwest
7

Continue on NM 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
8

Continue on NM 6

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Main Street Southwest
9

Continue on NM 6

2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast
10

Continue on NM 47

2.3 mi · 4 min · NM 47
11

Turn right onto Peralta Boulevard

50 ft · 2 sec · Peralta Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

Peralta Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.67 one way

$7.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.03 $8.06
premium $4.56 $4.36 $8.72
diesel $5.61 $5.37 $10.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Bosque, NM

Afternoon in Bosque on Thursday

Local time

2:26 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peralta, NM

Afternoon in Peralta on Thursday

Local time

2:26 PM

MDT

Current temp

82°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

43 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 Bosque, NM to Peralta, NM covers 24.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, NM 47, Main Street Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Bosque, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 116 / Highway 116): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 25): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bosque, NM to Peralta, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.

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