How far is Bernalillo, NM from Alamogordo, NM?

The driving distance from Bernalillo, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.63 mi
03h 25m
Flight
169.27 mi
272.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.27 mi
Kilometers
272.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.63 mi
Kilometers
363.12 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamogordo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM MDT
Return by in Bernalillo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernalillo
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Alamogordo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bernalillo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Socorro
NM

City in New Mexico

From Bernalillo
112.2 mi
01h 42m
To Alamogordo
113.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bernalillo and Alamogordo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bernalillo and Alamogordo.

  1. 1

    Start on Camino del Pueblo

    6 m · 2 sec · Camino del Pueblo

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenida Bernalillo

    2828 ft · 1 min · East Avenida Bernalillo

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 25 South

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto E Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernalillo and Alamogordo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
101 mi · 45%
2nd Street
64.6 mi · 29%
Central Avenue
43.9 mi · 19%
Saint Francis Drive
9.82 mi · 4%
North White Sands Boulevard
3.07 mi · 1%
San Antonio
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Socorro
01h 42m from Bernalillo
Leave By
10:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bernalillo and Sunny near Alamogordo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bernalillo to Alamogordo?

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 112.2 miles from Bernalillo and 113.5 miles from Alamogordo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 10:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bernalillo and Sunny near Alamogordo.

Stop Ideas Near Socorro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Socorro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socorro.

BUS

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

108 mi away
8 South Date St.
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

116 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernalillo and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 169.27 mi (272.41 km).

Bernalillo

#1 Bernalillo

Town of the United States

Population10,865
Coordinates35.3000400, -106.5511400
Altitude1540
CountryUnited States
Alamogordo

#2 Alamogordo

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Population32,126
Coordinates32.8995300, -105.9602700
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: Camino del Pueblo (-106.551187, 35.300059)
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.29
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.14 $60.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.90 $67.80
Premium $4.63 $36.82 $73.63
Diesel $5.42 $43.10 $86.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bernalillo and Alamogordo. The current time is 19:21:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.