How far is Jemez Pueblo, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Jemez Pueblo, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jemez Pueblo and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jemez Pueblo and Santa Fe.
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Start on Eagle Wings
8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings
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Keep slight left to continue on Half Moon Street
51 m · 12 sec · Half Moon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
44 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
149 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Village Plaza Way
57 m · 8 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Continue on Village Plaza Way
629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
22.4 mi · 27 min
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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
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 Jemez Pueblo 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.
Village Plaza Way
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 Jemez Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jemez Pueblo to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
San Felipe Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Jemez Pueblo and 36.9 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jemez Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near San Felipe Pueblo
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 San Felipe Pueblo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jemez Pueblo and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 44.66 mi (71.88 km).
#1 Jemez Pueblo
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,788 |
| Coordinates | 35.6142200, -106.7283200 |
| Altitude | 1708 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
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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