How far is Sandia Knolls, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Sandia Knolls, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandia Knolls and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandia Knolls and Santa Fe.
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Start on Mikes Place
63 m · 14 sec · Mikes Place
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Turn left onto Marks Road
580 ft · 30 sec · Marks Road
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Turn left onto Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn straight onto Parkview Road
67 m · 12 sec · Parkview Road
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Turn right onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 49 sec · Camino Alto
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frost Road East
2 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Continue straight
39 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2736 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 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 · 55 sec · Galisteo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
847 ft · 27 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 Sandia Knolls and Santa Fe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Frost Road East
Continue straight
39 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 Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26.7 miles from Sandia Knolls and 26 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandia Knolls and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
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 La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandia Knolls and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.3 km).
#1 Sandia Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
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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