How far is Santa Fe, NM from Sandia Knolls, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Sandia Knolls, NM is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Sandia Knolls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Sandia Knolls.
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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
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 599: Santa Fe, Relief Route
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 14 South: Madrid
671 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3209 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Turquoise Trail
39 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Turquoise Trail
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Frost Road East
2 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Turn left onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 55 sec · Camino Alto
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Turn left onto Parkview Road
67 m · 10 sec · Parkview Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn right onto Marks Road
580 ft · 28 sec · Marks Road
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Turn right onto Mikes Place
63 m · 9 sec · Mikes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Sandia Knolls.
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.
Turquoise Trail
Turn right onto Turquoise Trail
39 mi · 01h 03m
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 Knolls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Sandia Knolls?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Santa Fe and 27.3 miles from Sandia Knolls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Sandia Knolls.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
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 La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Sandia Knolls. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.3 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandia Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Knolls (-106.31141, 35.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
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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