How far is Hurley, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Hurley, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurley and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley and Santa Fe.
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Start on Diaz Avenue
811 ft · 38 sec · Diaz Avenue
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Turn right onto Carasco Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · Carasco Avenue
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Continue on Carrasco Avenue
149 m · 24 sec · Carrasco Avenue
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Hurley Avenue
1031 ft · 46 sec · Hurley Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.8 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right
13 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.3 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the ramp left
1649 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
217.8 mi · 3 hr 40 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
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road
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Continue on Galisteo Street
1342 ft · 51 sec · Galisteo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
847 ft · 25 sec · West San Francisco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurley and Santa Fe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wrights Cabin Road
Merge slight left
218 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Hurley and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurley to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Hurley and 147.1 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurley and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurley and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 241.51 mi (388.68 km).
#1 Hurley
Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 32.6992400, -108.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1744 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.96 | $95.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.15 | $112.31 |
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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