How far is Santa Fe, NM from Sandia Heights, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Sandia Heights, NM is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Sandia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Sandia Heights.
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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
49.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 556: Tramway Road, Roy Avenue
1750 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Tramway Road Northeast
5 mi · 8 min · Tramway Road Northeast
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Continue on Tramway Boulevard Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Tramway Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Live Oak Road Northeast
1821 ft · 1 min · Live Oak Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Live Oak Lane Northeast
158 m · 23 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Sandia Heights.
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
49.4 mi · 00h 50m
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 Sandia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Sandia Heights?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 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?
Santo Domingo Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Santa Fe and 30.1 miles from Sandia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Sandia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Santo Domingo Pueblo
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 Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Sandia Heights. Straight-line distance: 47.04 mi (75.71 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandia Heights
Situated in the high desert foothills of Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6135 feet, this community lies along the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1769900, -106.4914100 |
| Altitude | 1870 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Heights (-106.49141, 35.17699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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