Origin
Enchanted Hills, NM
Late night in Enchanted Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enchanted Hills, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enchanted Hills, NM
Stefan Stefancik
Jemez Pueblo, NM
Nancy Yu
Trip Overview
Enchanted Hills, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM is 25.8 miles and takes about 35m via US 550, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within the Desert Southwest, traversing New Mexico for the entire journey. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 550 | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| NM 4 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Village Plaza Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bismark Hills Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany Hills Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 550
— 19.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enchanted Hills, NM and Jemez Pueblo, NM.
1
Start on Albany Hills Drive Northeast
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
Albany Hills Drive Northeast
2
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bismark Hills Way
3
Turn left onto Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Enchanted Hills Boulevard Northeast
4
Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 550
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 550
6
Turn right onto NM 4
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NM 4
7
Turn left onto Village Plaza Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Village Plaza Way
8
Continue on Village Plaza Way
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Village Plaza Way
9
Turn left onto Walatowa Boulevard
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walatowa Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Church Street
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Church Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn right onto Half Moon Street
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Half Moon Street
13
Turn slight right onto Eagle Wings
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Eagle Wings
14
Arrive at destination
Eagle Wings
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bismark Hills Way
Turn left onto Bismark Hills Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
Turn right onto Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Walatowa Boulevard
Turn left onto Walatowa Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Church Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Church Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Half Moon Street
Turn right onto Half Moon Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Jemez Pueblo, NM
Late night in Jemez Pueblo on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 550, including one continuous stretch of 19.3 miles. The journey begins on Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast before merging onto US 550 and then NM 4. Expect a smooth, largely uninterrupted driving experience on well-maintained highways, characteristic of desert travel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on US 550.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 550 and NM 4. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bismark Hills Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bismark Hills Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Walatowa Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on US 550. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bismark Hills Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Santa Fe Hills Boulevard Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Walatowa Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument and Bandelier National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jemez Pueblo, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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