How far is Española, NM from Bernalillo, NM?
The driving distance from Española, NM to Bernalillo, NM is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Española and Bernalillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Española and Bernalillo.
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Start on North Paseo de Onate
3 m · 2 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on Paseo de Onate
52 m · 20 sec · Paseo de Onate
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
900 ft · 19 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Bridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Santa Clara Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2507 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
41.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 473: Avenida Bernalillo
1471 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenida Bernalillo
2828 ft · 1 min · East Avenida Bernalillo
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Turn left onto Camino del Pueblo
6 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Española and Bernalillo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Española and Mostly Sunny near Bernalillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Española to Bernalillo?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Española and 35.4 miles from Bernalillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Española and Mostly Sunny near Bernalillo.
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 Española and Bernalillo. Straight-line distance: 54.57 mi (87.82 km).
#1 Española
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
| Population | 9,981 |
| Coordinates | 35.9911300, -106.0805800 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bernalillo
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.3000400, -106.5511400 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernalillo (-106.55114, 35.30004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
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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