Origin
Jarales, NM
Afternoon in Jarales on Thursday
Local time
2:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jarales, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Trip Overview
The drive from Jarales, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, US 550, Highway 116 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 58.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and US 550. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.3 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 17 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 51.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,298 ft
4,790 ft
Total Climb
656 ft
Total Descent
148 ft
Highest Point
5,298 ft
~58.8 mi in
Elevation Range
508 ft
Notable High Points
4,910 ft at ~4.2 miles
+3 ft prominence
5,015 ft at ~21 miles
+19 ft prominence
5,082 ft at ~33.6 miles
+11 ft prominence
5,206 ft at ~46.2 miles
+51 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and US 550. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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...
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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...
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jarales, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs point toward Bernalillo, Rio Rancho and Coronado Historic Site.
Bernalillo
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Rio Rancho
54.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Coronado Historic Site
54.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 51.3 mi | 53m |
| US 550 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Highway 116 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Castillo Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Safelite Boulevard Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jarales Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 51.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jarales, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM.
1
Start on Cordova Loop
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cordova Loop
2
Turn left onto NM 109
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jarales Road
3
Turn left onto Castillo Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Castillo Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Castillo Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Castillo Road
5
Turn right onto NM 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 116
6
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Business
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 25
51 mi
·
53 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
11
Continue on US 550
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 550
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 550
13
Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
14
Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
15
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
293 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bismark Hills Way
16
Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
247 ft
·
10 sec
·
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
17
Arrive at destination
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Jarales, NM · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Jarales, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Enchanted Hills, NM
Afternoon in Enchanted Hills 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
39 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
1h 11m 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 Jarales, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, US 550, Highway 116. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Jarales, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jarales, NM and Enchanted Hills, NM, road signs point toward Bernalillo, Rio Rancho and Coronado Historic Site.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 4,790 ft to 5,298 ft elevation with about 656 ft of total climbing. There are 4 notable high points along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petroglyph National Monument.
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