Anthony, NM to North Valley, NM is 253.3 miles and takes about 4h 25m via I 25, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive across New Mexico's Desert Southwest region. Expect a consistent, mostly highway experience for the entire trip. Given the relatively short duration, it’s an ideal one-day excursion with minimal planning required. You'll find yourself on the open road for the majority of this stretch.
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
126.6 miles from Anthony, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
226.8 mi
3h 50m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.6 mi
17m
2nd Street Northwest
3.1 mi
5m
South Anthony Drive
1.5 mi
2m
East O'Hara Road
0.9 mi
1m
Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Griegos Road Northeast
0.5 mi
1m
Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 226.8 mi, about 3h 50m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~704 veh/hr typical
· worst 861
Quietest
2 AM
~57 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and North Valley, NM.
1
Start on this road
107 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Miller Street
177 ft·9 sec·Miller Street
3
Turn right onto NM 460
1.5 mi·2 min·South Anthony Drive
4
Turn right onto NM 404
0.9 mi·1 min·East O'Hara Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
18 mi·17 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
8
Continue on I 25
26 mi·28 min·I 25
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
10
Merge onto I 25
201 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
516 ft·12 sec
Exit 227Toward Comanche Road, Griegos RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pan American Freeway Northeast
13
Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Comanche Road Northeast
14
Continue on Griegos Road Northeast
0.5 mi·1 min·Griegos Road Northeast
15
Turn right onto NM 47
3.1 mi·5 min·2nd Street Northwest
16
Turn right
0.1 mi·44 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Starting your drive in the morning from Anthony, NM, will give you ample time to reach North Valley, NM, before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $40, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The main artery, I 25, is your primary focus for most of the 253.3 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 226.8-mile stretch. Being a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an early start ensures a relaxed pace.
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 126.6 miles from Anthony, NM, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.8 miles.
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 56 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 13m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Valley, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anthony, 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 Anthony, NM
This is one driving day of about 253.3 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Anthony, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 226.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 248.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Miller Street
Turn right onto Miller Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|NM 404 / East O'Hara Road
Turn right onto NM 404 / East O'Hara Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.3 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
5
47.8 mi into trip|~54m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
248.5 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
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 227
Toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.16 one way
$70.33 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$39.34
$78.68
premium
$4.29
$42.77
$85.54
diesel
$4.80
$47.83
$95.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76
0
$26.60
$12.16
Efficient EV
63.3
0
$22.16
$10.13
EV Truck/SUV
101.3
1
$35.46
$16.21
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Anthony, NM
Late night
in Anthony on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 3 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:13AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Destination
North Valley, NM
Late night
in North Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:13AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
101°F
Socorro, NM
127 mi in
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
3 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 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 253.3
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 253.3 miles on major roads like I 25. You'll cruise for a significant distance, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 226.8 miles on I 25. The transition to surface streets like 2nd Street Northwest will likely occur closer to your destination. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits on the highway portion.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.8 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Miller Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,037 ft3,800 ft
Total Climb
1,758 ft
Total Descent
567 ft
Highest Point
5,037 ft
~126.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,237 ft
Notable High Points
4,377 ft at ~54.3 miles+190 ft prominence
5,037 ft at ~126.6 miles+167 ft prominence
4,930 ft at ~217.1 miles+4 ft prominence
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 Anthony, NM to North Valley, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
The longest stretch is about 226.8 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at North Valley, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
