How far is Cerrillos, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Cerrillos, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cerrillos and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cerrillos and Santa Fe.
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Start on the route
651 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 59
117 m · 26 sec · County Road 59
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Turn left onto Main Street
1909 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Turquoise Trail
13.2 mi · 20 min · Turquoise Trail
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2736 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road
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Continue on Galisteo Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · Galisteo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
847 ft · 27 sec · West San Francisco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cerrillos and Santa Fe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Turquoise Trail
Turn left onto Turquoise Trail
13.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Cerrillos and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cerrillos to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Cerrillos and 12.7 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cerrillos and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cerrillos and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Cerrillos
Located at an elevation of 5,725 feet in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, this community is situated in a high desert landscape along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4378200, -106.1225200 |
| Altitude | 1745 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
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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