Edgewood, NM Road Trips

Drivers starting from Edgewood, NM have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 166-mile quick runs to 291-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Edgewood, NM spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

town in Santa Fe, Bernalillo, and Sandoval counties in New Mexico, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

291 mi

Sunland Park, NM

Quickest Drive

37m

Albuquerque, NM

Plan Around Edgewood, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Edgewood, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Rio Rancho, NM to Edgewood, NM 38.5 mi · 54m Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM 30.3 mi · 37m

Continue From Edgewood, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM 291 mi · 5h 6m Edgewood, NM to Las Cruces, NM 250.9 mi · 4h 21m Edgewood, NM to Farmington, NM 205.9 mi · 3h 59m Edgewood, NM to Roswell, NM 170.8 mi · 3h 14m

Trips from Edgewood, NM

Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM

291 mi 5h 6m

Edgewood, NM to Las Cruces, NM

250.9 mi 4h 21m

Edgewood, NM to Farmington, NM

205.9 mi 3h 59m

Edgewood, NM to Roswell, NM

170.8 mi 3h 14m

Edgewood, NM to Gallup, NM

165.9 mi 2h 53m

Driving from Edgewood, NM

Expect an average of 217 miles and about 3h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Edgewood, NM. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 166 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Edgewood, NM are Sunland Park, NM (291 mi, 5h 6m), Las Cruces, NM (250.9 mi, 4h 21m), Farmington, NM (205.9 mi, 3h 59m), Roswell, NM (170.8 mi, 3h 14m), and Gallup, NM (165.9 mi, 2h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 217-mile trip from Edgewood, NM, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Edgewood, NM and 2 routes heading into Edgewood, NM, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 166 to 291 miles.

The longest mapped route from Edgewood, NM covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 166 miles.

The average route from Edgewood, NM runs about 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 217-mile trip from Edgewood, NM costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Edgewood, NM include Sunland Park, NM, Las Cruces, NM, Farmington, NM and Roswell, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Edgewood, NM by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

6,122

Median Income

$81,227

Median Home Value

$278,100

Median Age

38.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Edgewood, NM

Edgewood is a town in Central New Mexico, located east of Albuquerque on the other side of the Sandia Mountains.

Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 505 281-7655, fax: +1 505-281-7170, [email protected]. Summer: 10AM-6PM; Winter: noon-4PM. Nature park includes bears, antelope, birds, and elk, along with a prairie dog habitat. Adult $5, senior or student $4, child under 5 free.

Chilli Hills Restaurant, 5 Highway 344, ☏ +1 505 286-9202. China Chef, 4 George Ct, ☏ +1 505 281-6667. East Mountain Grill, 150 Highway 344, ☏ +1 505 281-9111.

Alta Maes Heritage Inn, 1950 Hwy 333, ☏ +1 505 281-5000, fax: +1 505-281-5157, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. From $109.

Edgewood lies on Interstate Highway 40 about 20 miles east of Albuquerque. The North Central Regional Transit District "Blue Buses" provides free bus service to Santa Fe (with stops in Moriarty, Stanley and Galisteo) Monday through Friday with routes that extend to connect the counties and communities of Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos and Rio Arriba.

Travel tips adapted from Edgewood (New Mexico) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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destinations from Edgewood, NM.

Trips to Edgewood, NM

Rio Rancho, NM to Edgewood, NM

38.5 mi 54m

Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM

30.3 mi 37m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Edgewood, NM that also have route pages.

Gallup, NM 165.9 mi · 2h 53m Roswell, NM 170.8 mi · 3h 14m Farmington, NM 205.9 mi · 3h 59m

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