How far is White Rock, NM from Enchanted Hills, NM?
The driving distance from White Rock, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
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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 22m.
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 White Rock and Enchanted Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Rock and Enchanted Hills.
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Start on Meadow Lane
158 m · 16 sec · Meadow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rover Boulevard
805 ft · 32 sec · Rover Boulevard
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Turn right onto NM 4
3.6 mi · 6 min · NM 4
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Keep slight right to continue on 502 East: Santa Fe
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Fe Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
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 White Rock and Enchanted Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 40m
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 White Rock 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 White Rock to Enchanted Hills?
The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 39.8 miles from White Rock and 40.6 miles from Enchanted Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 3:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Rock and Sunny near Enchanted Hills.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
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 White Rock and Enchanted Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.35 mi (64.93 km).
#1 White Rock
Situated on the Pajarito Plateau at an elevation of 6,365 feet, this community rests above White Rock Canyon and the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8275300, -106.2039100 |
| Altitude | 1940 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
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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