Origin
Pecos, NM
Morning in Pecos on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pecos, NM
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Albuquerque, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Glorieta Highway, Central Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and Glorieta Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 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 9 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 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Glorieta Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 50 / Glorieta Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM is easy. At 1h 29m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 50 / Glorieta Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 50): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NM 50 / Glorieta Highway
Turn left onto NM 50 / Glorieta Highway
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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NM 50
Turn left onto NM 50
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue
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 224B
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Centra...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 73.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| Glorieta Highway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Locust Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NM 50 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, NM and Albuquerque, NM.
1
Start on NM 63
211 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto NM 50
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Glorieta Highway
3
Turn left onto NM 50
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
NM 50
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge onto I 25
74 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 224B
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Locust Street Northeast
8
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
9
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue Northwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Pecos, NM · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Pecos, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.
Arriving in Albuquerque, NM
The final approach into Albuquerque, 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
$12.28 one way
$24.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Albuquerque, NM
Morning in Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Agua Fria, NM
41 mi in
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
42 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 29m 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 Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Glorieta Highway, Central Avenue 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 40.7 miles from Pecos, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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 Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM is easy. At 1h 29m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 50 / Glorieta Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NM 50): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Pecos, NM to Albuquerque, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pecos National Historical Park, Petroglyph National Monument and Bandelier National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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