Albuquerque to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

57.8 miles 93.1 km · straight line
64 miles actual route 103 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Santa Fe?

The distance from Albuquerque to Santa Fe is 57.8 miles (93.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 430.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM