How far is Alamogordo, NM from Paradise Hills, NM?
The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Paradise Hills, NM is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamogordo and Paradise Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamogordo and Paradise Hills.
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Start on North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Continue on US 54,70
9.8 mi · 13 min · US 54,70
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Turn left
44 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto E Avenue
1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 423 West: Paseo del Norte
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.9 mi · 6 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest
785 ft · 41 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest
103 m · 16 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive Northwest
868 ft · 38 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamogordo and Paradise Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
E Avenue
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamogordo to Paradise Hills?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Alamogordo and 111 miles from Paradise Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.56 one way or $69.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamogordo and Sunny near Paradise Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Paradise Hills. Straight-line distance: 164.55 mi (264.81 km).
#1 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Hills (-106.70114, 35.2006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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