Origin
Albuquerque, NM
Late night in Albuquerque on Sunday
Local time
4:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albuquerque, NM to Bosque Farms, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albuquerque, NM
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Bosque Farms, NM
Andres Alaniz
Trip Overview
This short 18.2-mile drive from Albuquerque to Bosque Farms in New Mexico is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 27 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Pan American Freeway, Broadway Boulevard Southeast, and NM 47. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is budget-friendly. The journey is characterized as a mixed drive, offering a blend of road types. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, so expect consistent arid landscapes. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Freeway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Broadway Boulevard Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NM 47 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bosque Farms Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Esperanza Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Coal Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coal Avenue Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pan American Freeway
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque, NM and Bosque Farms, NM.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
3
Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Coal Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Avenue Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 25 South
6
Merge onto I 25
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Pan American Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 215
Toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto NM 47
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
10
Continue on NM 47
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NM 47
11
Continue on NM 47
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bosque Farms Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Esperanza Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Esperanza Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto West Bosque Loop
207 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bosque Loop
14
Turn right
44 ft
·
3 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
50 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street Southwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Coal Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / Pan American Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 215
Toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bosque Farms, NM
Late night in Bosque Farms on Sunday
Local time
4:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
34 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 59% of it being highway driving. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles on the Pan American Freeway, offering a chance to pick up speed. The route then transitions, incorporating local roads like Broadway Boulevard Southeast and NM 47, which will likely involve more traffic signals and potentially slower speeds. This change in road type means you'll get a feel for both faster travel and more urban or suburban driving conditions as you progress towards Bosque Farms.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Pan American Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Coal Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 25 / Pan American Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Pan American Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bosque Farms, NM before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Coal Avenue Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 25 / Pan American Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bosque Farms, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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