How far is Estancia, NM from Santa Fe, NM?

The driving distance from Estancia, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
68.3 mi
01h 18m
Flight
64.5 mi
103.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.3 mi
Kilometers
109.92 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Fe
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 PM MDT
Return by in Estancia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estancia
2026-04-18T19:28
Arrive Santa Fe
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estancia
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
Moriarty
NM

City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States

From Estancia
34.1 mi
00h 39m
To Santa Fe
34.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Estancia and Santa Fe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Estancia and Santa Fe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williams Avenue

    54 m · 13 sec · Williams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    15.7 mi · 22 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard North

    1 km · 1 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 41

    33.4 mi · 47 min · State Road 41

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail

    981 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Santa Fe Trail

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Water Street

    36 m · 9 sec · East Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail

    102 m · 20 sec · Old Santa Fe Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East San Francisco Street

    29 m · 3 sec · East San Francisco Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Estancia and Santa Fe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 41
39.4 mi · 58%
5th Street
15.7 mi · 23%
Old Pecos Trail
2.88 mi · 4%
Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
1.34 mi · 2%
Old Santa Fe Trail
0.72 mi · 1%
Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 41

Continue on State Road 41

33.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriarty
00h 39m from Estancia
Leave By
3:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Estancia and Sunny near Santa Fe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Estancia to Santa Fe?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 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?

Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Estancia and 34.2 miles from Santa Fe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 3:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Estancia and Sunny near Santa Fe.

Stop Ideas Near Moriarty

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moriarty, 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 Moriarty.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

55 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

56 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

78 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

101 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Estancia and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.81 km).

Estancia

#1 Estancia

Town of the United States

Population1,561
Coordinates34.7583900, -106.0558500
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Santa Fe

#2 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Avenue (-106.055852, 34.758124)
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Estancia and Santa Fe. The current time is 19:28:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.