How far is it from Belen, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The distance between Belen, NM, and Rio Rancho, NM, is 51 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Belen, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The drive from Belen, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Belen, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The fastest route from Belen, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Rio Rancho, NM from Belen, NM?

Rio Rancho, NM lies roughly to the north of Belen, NM.

Which roads does the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM follow?

The drive from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM mainly follows I 25 Business.

Which towns do you pass between Belen, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?

Towns on the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM include Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Are there charging stations between Belen, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM, including Belen, NM Rechargery Relay - S Main St (350 kW); Flying J 689 (350 kW); Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 101.

Belen, NM Rio Rancho, NM

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM takes about 1 h 10 min via I 25 Business. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bosque Farms, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, Rio Rancho, NM. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 51 mi

1 Depart onto Arroyo Road 2 mi
2 Turn sharp right onto I-25 Bypass 28 yd
3 Continue U-turn onto I-25 Bypass 115 yd
4 Take ramp straight 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right 37 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Alameda Boulevard Northeast 5 mi
9 Continue straight onto New Mexico State Road 528 Northwest 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Alameda Boulevard Northwest 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto New Mexico State Road 528 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Pat D'Arco Highway 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Westside Boulevard Southeast 3 mi

14 Turn right onto Unser Boulevard Southeast 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Unser Boulevard Northeast 3 mi
16 Turn left onto Cherry Road Northeast 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Plum Road Northeast 1 mi
18 Turn right onto 17th Avenue Northeast 22 yd
19 Arrive right onto 17th Avenue Northeast

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The return trip from Rio Rancho, NM to Belen, NM covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

101 chargers

Belen, NM Rechargery Relay - S Main StCCS, Tesla · 1304 S Main, Belen, NM, 87002350 kW
Flying J 689CCS · 9911 Avalon Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87105350 kW
Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM)CCS · 320 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106350 kW
Siesta HillsCCS, Tesla · 5305 S Gibson Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87108350 kW
Simon ABQ Uptown (Albuquerque, NM)CCS · 2200 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Rio Rancho, NM → Corrales, NM10 mi · 20 min Rio Rancho, NM → Santa Ana Pueblo, NM15 mi · 25 min Rio Rancho, NM → Tijeras, NM33 mi · 55 min Rio Rancho, NM → Sausal, NM54 mi · 1 h 15 min Rio Rancho, NM → Bernalillo, NM13 mi · 20 min Rio Rancho, NM → Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM14 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Belen, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The distance between Belen, NM, {fromState} and Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belen, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The drive from Belen, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Belen, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The fastest route from Belen, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Rio Rancho, NM from Belen, NM?: Rio Rancho, NM lies roughly to the north of Belen, NM.
Which roads does the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM follow?: The drive from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM mainly follows I 25 Business.
Which towns do you pass between Belen, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?: Towns on the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM include Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Are there charging stations between Belen, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Belen, NM to Rio Rancho, NM, including Belen, NM Rechargery Relay - S Main St (350 kW); Flying J 689 (350 kW); Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 101.

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