Origin
Sunland Park, NM
Evening in Sunland Park on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
268.5 mi
432 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunland Park, NM
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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM covers 268.5 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loma Vista Drive, McNutt Road, Sunland Park Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.3 miles from Sunland Park, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 268.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 268.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Loma Vista Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Vista Drive | — | — |
| McNutt Road | — | — |
| Sunland Park Drive | — | — |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 25 North | — | — |
| Comanche Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Loma Vista Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park, NM and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
1
Start on Valle Vista Drive
371 ft
·
22 sec
·
Valle Vista Drive
2
Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Loma Vista Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McNutt Road
4
Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunland Park Drive
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
7
Take the exit straight toward I 10 West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
8
Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
9
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
11
Continue straight
26 mi
·
28 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
13
Merge slight left
201 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
515 ft
·
13 sec
·
Comanche Road, Griegos Road
15
Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pan American Freeway Northeast
16
Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Comanche Road Northeast
17
Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Griegos Road Northeast
18
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street Northwest
19
Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Osuna Road Northwest
20
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northwest
21
Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bledsoe Road Northwest
22
Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Guadalupe Trail Northwest
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.3 miles from Sunland Park, NM, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunland Park, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunland Park, NM
This is one driving day of about 268.5 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Sunland Park, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.3 mi from Sunland Park, NM · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.3 miles from Sunland Park, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
The final approach into Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.55 one way
$81.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.51 | $89.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.19 | $96.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.28 | $118.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.19 | $12.89 |
| Efficient EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.49 | $10.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.59 | $17.18 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Evening in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM covers 268.5 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Loma Vista Drive, McNutt Road, Sunland Park Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.3 miles from Sunland Park, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sunland Park, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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