How far is Artesia, NM from Bernalillo, NM?
The driving distance from Artesia, NM to Bernalillo, NM is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and Bernalillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and Bernalillo.
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Start on West Main Street
24 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 473
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on East Avenida Bernalillo
2828 ft · 1 min · East Avenida Bernalillo
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Turn left onto Camino del Pueblo
6 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camino del Pueblo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and Bernalillo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi · 02h 13m
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 Artesia and Sunny near Bernalillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Artesia to Bernalillo?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Artesia and 125.3 miles from Bernalillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.51 one way or $67.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Artesia and Sunny near Bernalillo.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and Bernalillo. Straight-line distance: 209.62 mi (337.35 km).
#1 Artesia
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423300, -104.4033000 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bernalillo
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.3000400, -106.5511400 |
| Altitude | 1540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernalillo (-106.55114, 35.30004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.79 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.92 | $95.85 |
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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