How far is Santa Rosa, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Rosa, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 09m.
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 Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Rosa and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on La Pradira Avenue
723 ft · 34 sec · La Pradira Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1784 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Historic Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Albuquerque
111.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Safelite Boulevard Northeast
2506 ft · 1 min · Safelite Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
89 m · 15 sec · Bismark Hills Way
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Turn right onto Albany Hills Drive Northeast
75 m · 11 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Hills Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Rosa and Enchanted Hills.
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 40 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Albuquerque
111 mi · 01h 55m
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 Rosa and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Rosa to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Santa Rosa and 69.2 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Rosa and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
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 Moriarty.
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 Rosa and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 111.39 mi (179.27 km).
#1 Santa Rosa
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,625 |
| Coordinates | 34.9386700, -104.6824900 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enchanted Hills
This community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is situated at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3367600, -106.5929600 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany Hills Drive Northeast (-106.593253, 35.336529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.84 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.33 | $40.67 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
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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