How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Dulce, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Dulce, NM is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enchanted Hills and Dulce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Dulce.
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Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 16 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
77 m · 11 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn left onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
2319 ft · 55 sec · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left
81.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn right
55.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn slight right
1351 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight
10.7 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Dulce.
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
At the end of the road, turn left
81.2 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Dulce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Dulce?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Enchanted Hills and 74.3 miles from Dulce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Mostly Sunny near Dulce.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enchanted Hills and Dulce. Straight-line distance: 112.64 mi (181.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Dulce
Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,743 |
| Coordinates | 36.9336200, -106.9989300 |
| Altitude | 2066 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dulce (-106.99893, 36.93362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
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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