How far is Carlsbad, NM from Belen, NM?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, NM to Belen, NM is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Belen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Belen.
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Start on North Canal Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · South 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
26.4 mi · 30 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Relief Route
7.9 mi · 11 min · Relief Route
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
43.6 mi · 53 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Belen
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Reinken Avenue
37 m · 13 sec · West Reinken Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Reinken Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Belen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
107 mi · 02h 19m
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 Carlsbad and Sunny near Belen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Belen?
The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Carlsbad and 141.7 miles from Belen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 5:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlsbad and Sunny near Belen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Belen. Straight-line distance: 213.35 mi (343.35 km).
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belen
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 7,496 |
| Coordinates | 34.6628400, -106.7764200 |
| Altitude | 1466 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belen (-106.77642, 34.66284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.15 | $108.30 |
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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