How far is Santa Fe, NM from Nambe, NM?

The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Nambe, NM is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.47 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.33 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nambe
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Thu, Oct 15, 12:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-10-15T11:02
Arrive Nambe
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pojoaque
NM

Census designated place

From Santa Fe
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Nambe
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NE
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Nambe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Nambe.

  1. 1

    Start on East San Francisco Street

    90 m · 16 sec · East San Francisco Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cathedral Place

    72 m · 14 sec · Cathedral Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Palace Avenue

    100 m · 14 sec · East Palace Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1337 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paseo de Peralta

    1 km · 1 min · Paseo de Peralta

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street

    2208 ft · 50 sec · North Guadalupe Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Saint Francis Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Taos Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Santa Fe Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Nambe Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Nambe Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Summer Road

    3181 ft · 2 min · Summer Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Nambe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 63%
Nambe Road
1.9 mi · 10%
Santa Fe Highway
1.54 mi · 8%
North Saint Francis Drive
1.51 mi · 8%
North Guadalupe Street
0.68 mi · 4%
Paseo de Peralta
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taos Highway

Continue on Taos Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pojoaque
00h 14m from Santa Fe
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Mostly Clear near Nambe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Nambe?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pojoaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Santa Fe and 9.8 miles from Nambe.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Mostly Clear near Nambe.

Stop Ideas Near Pojoaque

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 Pojoaque and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

Espanola Animal Control

Española , NM
160 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM 87532
Rating 1.0/5 3 reviews Animal control service,City government office
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 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 Pojoaque.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

25 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

48 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

80 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

106 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Nambe. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nambe

Situated within Santa Fe County in the high desert foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this area lies at an elevation of 5,994 feet.

Population0
Coordinates35.8933600, -105.9825200
Altitude1827
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
End: Nambe (-105.98252, 35.89336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.83 $3.34 $6.67
Premium $5.16 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $6.05 $4.17 $8.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe and Nambe. The current time is 11:02:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.