How far is Pojoaque, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?

The driving distance from Pojoaque, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
64.59 mi
01h 04m
Flight
50.01 mi
80.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.94 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enchanted Hills
Thu, May 14, 12:02 PM MDT
Return by in Pojoaque
Thu, May 14, 1:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pojoaque
2026-05-14T10:58
Arrive Enchanted Hills
Thu, May 14, 12:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pojoaque
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
La Cienega
NM

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Pojoaque
31.9 mi
00h 32m
To Enchanted Hills
32.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pojoaque and Enchanted Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pojoaque and Enchanted Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Fe Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  4. 4

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Saint Francis Drive

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    3084 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast

    2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way

    89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast

    75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pojoaque and Enchanted Hills.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Saint Francis Drive
43.7 mi · 68%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 12%
Taos Highway
4.67 mi · 7%
NM 165 East
3.11 mi · 5%
North Saint Francis Drive
2.38 mi · 4%
Santa Fe Highway
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Saint Francis Drive

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Cienega
00h 32m from Pojoaque
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pojoaque and Mostly Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pojoaque to Enchanted Hills?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 31.9 miles from Pojoaque and 32.7 miles from Enchanted Hills.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pojoaque and Mostly Sunny near Enchanted Hills.

Stop Ideas Near La Cienega

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Cienega and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Santa Fe City ITT Department
Meeting point 12 mi away

Santa Fe City ITT Department

Santa Fe , NM
2651 Siringo Rd F, Santa Fe, NM 87505
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cienega.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

23 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

24 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

71 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Las Vegas station

83 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pojoaque and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 km).

Pojoaque

#1 Pojoaque

Census designated place

Population1,907
Coordinates35.8928000, -106.0230800
Altitude1784
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enchanted Hills

This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.3367600, -106.5929600
Altitude1500
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-106.023104, 35.892802)
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $4.63 $10.55 $21.09
Diesel $5.42 $12.35 $24.69

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pojoaque and Enchanted Hills. The current time is 10:58:19.

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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.