Origin
Agua Fria, NM
Afternoon in Agua Fria on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Agua Fria, NM
César O'neill
Santa Fe, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM covers 6 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cerrillos Road, Agua Fria Street, Siler Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Cerrillos Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3 miles from Agua Fria, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cerrillos Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Agua Fria Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agua Fria Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Siler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (West San Francisco Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Agua Fria Street
Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Siler Road
Turn right onto Siler Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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West San Francisco Street
At end of road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cerrillos Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Agua Fria Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Siler Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Galisteo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West San Francisco Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East San Francisco Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cerrillos Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria, NM and Santa Fe, NM.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Agua Fria Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Agua Fria Street
3
Turn right onto Siler Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Siler Road
4
Turn left onto NM 14
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cerrillos Road
5
Continue on Galisteo Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Galisteo Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West San Francisco Street
7
Arrive at destination
East San Francisco Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3 miles from Agua Fria, NM, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 6 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Santa Fe, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Agua Fria, NM.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Agua Fria, NM
This is one driving day of about 6 miles and 12m.
At 6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Cerrillos Road for about 3.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3 mi from Agua Fria, NM · 6m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3 miles from Agua Fria, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Santa Fe, NM
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Santa Fe, NM if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.91 one way
$1.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Santa Fe, NM
Afternoon in Santa Fe on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM covers 6 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cerrillos Road, Agua Fria Street, Siler Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Agua Fria, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agua Fria Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Siler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (West San Francisco Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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