Origin
Santa Fe, NM
Evening in Santa Fe on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
305.6 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santa Fe, NM
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Berino, NM
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM covers 305.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cathedral Place, East Alameda Street, Old Santa Fe Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.8 miles from Santa Fe, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 305.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cathedral Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Place | — | — |
| East Alameda Street | — | — |
| Old Santa Fe Trail | — | — |
| Old Pecos Trail | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Vado | — | — |
| Vado Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cathedral Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe, NM and Berino, NM.
1
Start on East San Francisco Street
295 ft
·
11 sec
·
East San Francisco Street
2
Turn right onto Cathedral Place
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cathedral Place
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Alameda Street
4
Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Santa Fe Trail
5
Continue on Old Pecos Trail
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Pecos Trail
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Albuquerque
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 25 South: Albuquerque
7
Merge slight left
285 mi
·
4 hr 51 min
8
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Vado
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Vado
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vado Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vado Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Vado Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vado Road
12
Turn left onto Holguin Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Holguin Road
13
Turn left onto Highway 478
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 478
14
Continue on Camino Real Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Camino Real Street
15
Turn left onto Berino Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Berino Road
16
Turn left onto San Benito
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
San Benito
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.8 miles from Santa Fe, NM, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
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 67 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.8 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berino, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Santa Fe, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Santa Fe, NM
This is one driving day of about 305.6 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Santa Fe, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.8 mi from Santa Fe, NM · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Santa Fe, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berino, NM
The final approach into Berino, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berino, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.15 one way
$92.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $50.66 | $101.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $54.85 | $109.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.47 | $134.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.09 | $14.67 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.78 | $19.56 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Berino, NM
Evening in Berino on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Socorro, NM
153 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM covers 305.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cathedral Place, East Alameda Street, Old Santa Fe Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.8 miles from Santa Fe, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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