How far is Enchanted Hills, NM from Pojoaque, NM?
The driving distance from Enchanted Hills, NM to Pojoaque, NM is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Enchanted Hills and Pojoaque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills and Pojoaque.
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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 · 13 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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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 Safelite Road Northeast
1418 ft · 48 sec · Safelite Road Northeast
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Continue on Safelite Boulevard Northeast
1088 ft · 34 sec · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto US 550
1.8 mi · 3 min · US 550
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 39 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
4.2 mi · 8 min
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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 Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
1883 ft · 46 sec · Santa Fe Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enchanted Hills and Pojoaque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 550
Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Pojoaque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enchanted Hills to Pojoaque?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Enchanted Hills and 32.4 miles from Pojoaque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Enchanted Hills and Sunny near Pojoaque.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
Santa Fe City ITT Department
Santa Fe Housing Authority
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 Enchanted Hills and Pojoaque. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 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 Pojoaque
Census designated place
| Population | 1,907 |
| Coordinates | 35.8928000, -106.0230800 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pojoaque (-106.02308, 35.8928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
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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