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

The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Peralta, NM is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.96 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72.48 mi
116.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.96 mi
Kilometers
130.29 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peralta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM MDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Peralta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe
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
San Felipe Pueblo
NM

Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico

From Santa Fe
40.5 mi
00h 46m
To Peralta
40.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East San Francisco Street

    90 m · 11 sec · East San Francisco Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cathedral Place

    866 ft · 26 sec · Cathedral Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street

    593 ft · 25 sec · East Alameda Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail

    3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Pecos Trail

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Albuquerque

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 47 South: Broadway Boulevard

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NM 47 South: Pueblo Of Isleta

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on NM 47

    2.5 mi · 4 min · NM 47

  12. 12

    Continue on Bosque Farms Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bosque Farms Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Peralta Boulevard

    24 m · 3 sec · Peralta Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peralta Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
68 mi · 84%
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
3.53 mi · 4%
Old Pecos Trail
2.86 mi · 4%
NM 47
2.54 mi · 3%
Bosque Farms Boulevard
2.36 mi · 3%
NM 47 South
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Felipe Pueblo
00h 46m from Santa Fe
Leave By
3:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near Peralta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 40.5 miles from Santa Fe and 40.5 miles from Peralta.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Peralta.

Stop Ideas Near San Felipe Pueblo

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 San Felipe Pueblo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Felipe Pueblo.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

43 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

51 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

55 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

113 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Peralta. Straight-line distance: 72.48 mi (116.64 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Peralta

#2 Peralta

Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates34.8370000, -106.6905800
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
End: Peralta (-106.69058, 34.837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe and Peralta. The current time is 19:15:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.