How far is Arroyo Seco, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Arroyo Seco, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arroyo Seco and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arroyo Seco and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on the route
57 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Holy Trinity Road
49 m · 14 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
36 m · 15 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
89 m · 14 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Turn slight right onto Hondo Seco Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hondo Seco Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Valencia Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1257 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 40 sec · Ranchitos Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 57 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Turn right
41.7 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arroyo Seco and Enchanted Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.7 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arroyo Seco 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 Arroyo Seco to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Pojoaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Arroyo Seco and 62.8 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arroyo Seco and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Pojoaque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
Espanola Animal Control
City of Santa Fe
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pojoaque.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arroyo Seco and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 99.64 mi (160.35 km).
#1 Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5166900, -105.5691800 |
| Altitude | 2327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enchanted Hills
This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3367600, -106.5929600 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.97 | $33.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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