Origin
Peralta, NM
Evening in Peralta on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peralta, NM to Bodega, NM
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peralta, NM
Guillermo Berlin
Trip Overview
The drive from Peralta, NM to Bodega, NM covers 28.9 miles and takes about 56m 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, I 25 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Peralta, NM to Bodega, NM covers 28.9 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13 miles (I 25 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 25 Business
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NM 309 / East Reinken Avenue
Turn left onto NM 309 / East Reinken Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Rio Communities Boulevard
Turn right onto Rio Communities Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| NM 47 | 6 mi | 9m |
| I 25 Business | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Turbine Road | 1.8 mi | 7m |
| East River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rio Communities Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Reinken Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 6.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peralta, NM and Bodega, NM.
1
Start on Peralta Boulevard
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Peralta Boulevard
2
Turn left onto NM 47
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NM 47
3
Continue on NM 6
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 25
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 25
6
Take the exit onto I 25 Business
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 25 Business
7
Turn left onto NM 309
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reinken Avenue
8
Continue on East River Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
9
Turn right onto Rio Communities Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rio Communities Boulevard
10
Continue on NM 47
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NM 47
11
Turn right onto Turbine Road
1.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turbine Road
12
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
14 min
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bodega, NM
Evening in Bodega on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Peralta, NM to Bodega, NM covers 28.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, NM 47, I 25 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Peralta, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13 miles (I 25 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Peralta, NM to Bodega, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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