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

The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Pojoaque, NM is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.38 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15 mi
24.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15 mi
Kilometers
24.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.38 mi
Kilometers
27.97 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pojoaque
Thu, May 14, 9:02 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Thu, May 14, 9:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-05-14T08:38
Arrive Pojoaque
Thu, May 14, 9:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
El Valle de Arroyo Seco
NM

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

From Santa Fe
8.7 mi
00h 11m
To Pojoaque
8.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 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 Pojoaque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Santa Fe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    1883 ft · 46 sec · Santa Fe Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 70%
Santa Fe Highway
1.95 mi · 11%
North Saint Francis Drive
1.51 mi · 9%
North Guadalupe Street
0.68 mi · 4%
Paseo de Peralta
0.62 mi · 4%
Washington Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Valle de Arroyo Seco
00h 11m from Santa Fe
Leave By
7:42 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near Pojoaque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

El Valle de Arroyo Seco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Santa Fe and 8.7 miles from Pojoaque.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near El Valle de Arroyo Seco

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 El Valle de Arroyo Seco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 7.2 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 8.4 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Valle de Arroyo Seco.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

32 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

56 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

84 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

113 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Pojoaque. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

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

#2 Pojoaque

Census designated place

Population1,907
Coordinates35.8928000, -106.0230800
Altitude1784
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
End: Pojoaque (-106.02308, 35.8928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.42 $3.30 $6.61

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 Santa Fe and Pojoaque. The current time is 08:38:56.

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.