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

The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Agua Fria, NM is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
43.35 mi
00h 53m
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
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.77 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Agua Fria
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM MDT
Return by in Enchanted Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enchanted Hills
2026-04-15T16:04
Arrive Agua Fria
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enchanted Hills
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 Enchanted Hills
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Agua Fria
21.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    77 m · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Safelite Road Northeast

    1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 550

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1938 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    646 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Cerrillos Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    728 ft · 30 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lopez Lane

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lopez Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Agua Fria Street

    38 m · 5 sec · Agua Fria Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
38.3 mi · 88%
Cerrillos Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Lopez Lane
1.09 mi · 3%
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Safelite Road Northeast
0.27 mi · 1%
Safelite Boulevard Northeast
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

US 550

Merge slight left

34.6 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santo Domingo Pueblo
00h 26m from Enchanted Hills
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Agua Fria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 21.7 miles from Enchanted Hills and 21.7 miles from Agua Fria.

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 4.5 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Enchanted Hills and Agua Fria. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.59 km).

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#1 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
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#2 Agua Fria

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

Population0
Coordinates35.6544800, -106.0222400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Start: Enchanted Hills (-106.59296, 35.33676)
End: Agua Fria (-106.02224, 35.65448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $5.79
Round trip
$11.59
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.79 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.52 $13.03
Premium $4.63 $7.08 $14.15
Diesel $5.42 $8.28 $16.57

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 Enchanted Hills and Agua Fria. The current time is 16:04:54.

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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.