Origin
Corrales, NM
Late night in Corrales on Tuesday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corrales, NM to Albuquerque, 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
26m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corrales, NM
Rodrigo Zarate
Albuquerque, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Corrales, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 13.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via 2nd Street Northwest, Corrales Road, and Alameda Boulevard Northwest, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest, connecting two communities in New Mexico. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick transfer or a local exploration. Given the minimal distance and estimated duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for ample time to enjoy your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street Northwest | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Corrales Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Alameda Boulevard Northwest | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Perea Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
2nd Street Northwest
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corrales, NM and Albuquerque, NM.
1
Start on Perea Lane
70 ft
·
7 sec
·
Perea Lane
2
Turn left onto NM 448
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Corrales Road
3
Turn left onto NM 528
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Alameda Boulevard Northwest
4
Turn right onto NM 47
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
2nd Street Northwest
5
Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northwest
216 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
7
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NM 448 / Corrales Road
Turn left onto NM 448 / Corrales Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NM 47 / 2nd Street Northwest
Turn right onto NM 47 / 2nd Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Central Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Albuquerque, NM
Late night in Albuquerque on Tuesday
Local time
2:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 13.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 6.2 miles along 2nd Street Northwest. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections as you transition from Corrales to Albuquerque. The profile is mostly surface roads, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and varying speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on 2nd Street Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 448 / Corrales Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Corrales, NM to Albuquerque, NM is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NM 448 / Corrales Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (NM 47 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Corrales, 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 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.
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 26m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on 2nd Street Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NM 448 / Corrales Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (NM 47 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Central Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point.
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 Albuquerque, 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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