How far is Agua Fria, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Agua Fria, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.74 mi
00h 46m
Flight
38.89 mi
62.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72.01 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 PM MDT
Return by in Agua Fria
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Fria
2026-04-15T14:19
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agua Fria
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santo Domingo Pueblo
NM

Census designated place

From Agua Fria
21.6 mi
00h 23m
To Enchanted Hills
23.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Fria and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Agua Fria Street

    38 m · 9 sec · Agua Fria Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lopez Lane

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lopez Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cerrillos Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cerrillos Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Albuquerque

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Fria and Enchanted Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
35.4 mi · 79%
NM 165 East
3.11 mi · 7%
Cerrillos Road
2.19 mi · 5%
Lopez Lane
1.1 mi · 2%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santo Domingo Pueblo
00h 23m from Agua Fria
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Agua Fria and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Fria to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santo Domingo Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Agua Fria and 23.1 miles from Enchanted Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Agua Fria and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Santo Domingo Pueblo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santo Domingo Pueblo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santo Domingo Pueblo.

RAIL

Lamy station

44 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

44 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

54 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Las Vegas station

105 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Fria and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.59 km).

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#1 Agua Fria

Agua Fria is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6544800, -106.0222400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.022143, 35.654503)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.97
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.98 $11.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.63 $7.31 $14.62
Diesel $5.42 $8.56 $17.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Agua Fria and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 14:19:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.