How far is Santa Fe, NM from Ponderosa Pine, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Ponderosa Pine, NM is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Ponderosa Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Ponderosa Pine.
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Start on East San Francisco Street
90 m · 11 sec · East San Francisco Street
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Turn right onto Cathedral Place
866 ft · 26 sec · Cathedral Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street
593 ft · 25 sec · East Alameda Street
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Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
2.9 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Albuquerque
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
53.4 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 14, NM 333, NM 337: Cedar Crest, Tijeras
1306 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 333, NM 337: West Tijeras
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Kuhn Drive
867 ft · 30 sec · Kuhn Drive
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Turn left onto Armin Road
34 m · 5 sec · Armin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Ponderosa Pine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
53.4 mi · 00h 54m
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 Santa Fe and Sunny near Ponderosa Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Ponderosa Pine?
The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Placitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Santa Fe and 41.8 miles from Ponderosa Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 3:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.96 one way or $25.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Ponderosa Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Placitas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placitas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Ponderosa Pine. Straight-line distance: 53.67 mi (86.38 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderosa Pine
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 7526 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9769900, -106.3241900 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderosa Pine (-106.32419, 34.97699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
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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