How far is it from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Albuquerque, NM is 56 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?

The drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?

The fastest route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Albuquerque, NM from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)?

Albuquerque, NM lies roughly to the south-west of Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF).

Which roads does the route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM follow?

The drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM mainly follows I 25.

Which towns do you pass between Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Albuquerque, NM?

Towns on the route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM include Santa Fe, Santa Ana Pueblo, Bernalillo, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) Albuquerque, NM

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM takes about 1 h 5 min via I 25. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 48 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, Corrales, NM, Albuquerque, NM. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 56 mi

1 Depart 80 yd
2 Turn left onto Aviation Drive 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Airport Road 129 yd
4 Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway 3 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 49 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Coronado Freeway 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right 85 yd
12 Turn straight onto 6th Street Northwest 89 yd
13 Turn right onto Cutler Avenue Northwest 1 mi
14 Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Indian School Road Northwest 115 yd
16 Arrive right onto Indian School Road Northwest

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The return trip from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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How far is it from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?: The distance between Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Albuquerque, NM is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?: The drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM?: The fastest route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Albuquerque, NM from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)?: Albuquerque, NM lies roughly to the south-west of Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF).
Which roads does the route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM follow?: The drive from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM mainly follows I 25.
Which towns do you pass between Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Albuquerque, NM?: Towns on the route from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Albuquerque, NM include Santa Fe, Santa Ana Pueblo, Bernalillo, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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