Origin
Albuquerque, NM
Morning in Albuquerque on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Edgewood, NM
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Trip Overview
This short, 30.3-mile journey from Albuquerque to Edgewood, New Mexico, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 37 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 92% of the drive utilizing major freeways like the Coronado Freeway and Pan American Freeway, making it a straightforward commute. With an estimated fuel cost of only $5, this drive is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Desert Southwest. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the trip, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles on the Coronado Freeway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Freeway | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| Central Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pan American Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NM-344 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coronado Freeway
— 27.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque, NM and Edgewood, NM.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Central Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue Southwest
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oak Street Northeast
4
Take the ramp
347 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 25
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pan American Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 226B-A
Toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 226A
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 40
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Coronado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NM 344: Edgewood
11
Keep slight right at fork
270 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
12
Turn right onto NM 344
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
NM-344
13
Continue on NM 344
252 ft
·
13 sec
·
NM-344
14
Arrive at destination
NM 344
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
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 226B-A
Toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 226A
Toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Edgewood, NM
Morning in Edgewood on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°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
9 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
37m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, accounting for 92% of your travel time. You'll spend most of the 37 minutes navigating major freeways, including the Coronado Freeway and Central Avenue Southwest. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 27.2 miles on the Coronado Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This drive isn't characterized by dramatic shifts in scenery or road type, but rather a steady progression through the New Mexico landscape on well-maintained roadways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on Coronado Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coronado Freeway and Central Avenue Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Edgewood, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Rosa along the way.
Santa Rosa
2 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting in Albuquerque, NM
Full guide →For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, 60 miles (97 km) to the north. But any visit to New Mexico would be incomplete without taking in what Albuquerque has to offer, as New Mexico's only major city has pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a wealth of great attractions in its own right.
Arriving in Edgewood, NM
Full guide →Edgewood is a town in Central New Mexico, located east of Albuquerque on the other side of the Sandia Mountains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on Coronado Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Edgewood, 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 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgewood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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