Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belen, NM
Omar Tapia
Bosque, NM
Chris F
Belen to Bosque is 7.5 miles and takes about 13 minutes via I-25 Business and North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Mexico, connecting two points in the Desert Southwest region. It's a very quick trip, suitable for adding onto another journey or for local travel. You'll primarily be on a highway, so expect a straightforward drive from one place to the next. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable within a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 Business | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Highway 116 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Reinken Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NM 346 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Belen, NM and Bosque, NM.
Start on West Reinken Avenue
Turn right onto I 25 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business
Turn left
At end of road, turn right onto NM 116
Turn left onto NM 346
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto I 25 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto NM 116 / Highway 116
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NM 346
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.29 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Belen on Sunday
Local time
8:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Bosque on Sunday
Local time
8:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is largely highway-focused, with 69% of the drive on main roads like I-25 Business and North Main Street. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.3 miles on I-25 Business, offering a consistent driving pace. The road will feel primarily like a standard highway for most of your journey. It's a straightforward drive, not particularly winding or technically challenging, making it a simple transition between Belen and Bosque.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 Business and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 25 Business / North Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 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 (I 25 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 25 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
57 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
4,846 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
70 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Belen, NM
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Belen
Cuisine: steak_house
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Belen, NM
Cuisine: seafood
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the end, right off the route
NM
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
Belen, NM
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1740
Belen is a town in central New Mexico, 30 miles south of Albuquerque. Belen was founded in 1740 as a small Spanish settlement. Nearly a century ago the town became the center of railroad operations in New Mexico, creating its nickname "The Hub City".
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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