How far is McIntosh, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from McIntosh, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McIntosh and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McIntosh and Santa Fe.
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Start on Salt Mission Trail
663 ft · 31 sec · Salt Mission Trail
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Turn right
102 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
43.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Water Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Water Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
102 m · 20 sec · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto East San Francisco Street
29 m · 3 sec · East 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 McIntosh 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
43.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving McIntosh 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 McIntosh to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from McIntosh and 30.6 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McIntosh and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe
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 Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McIntosh and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 57.17 mi (92.01 km).
#1 McIntosh
Situated in central New Mexico's Torrance County, this rural community lies at an elevation of 6,142 feet within the Estancia Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8647800, -106.0516900 |
| Altitude | 1872 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.41 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
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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