How far is Farmington, NM from Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.
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Start on West Broadway Street
131 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Avenue Eldorado
980 ft · 27 sec · Avenue Eldorado
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Continue on Avenida Eldorado
2.4 mi · 4 min · Avenida Eldorado
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Turn right onto Avenida de los Compadres
1425 ft · 39 sec · Avenida de los Compadres
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenida de los Compadres
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150 mi · 02h 49m
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 Farmington and Sunny near Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Eldorado at Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Farmington and 109.1 miles from Eldorado at Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 8:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldorado at Santa Fe
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,130 |
| Coordinates | 35.5264200, -105.9347400 |
| Altitude | 2035 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldorado at Santa Fe (-105.93474, 35.52642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.79 | $65.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.61 | $71.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.70 | $83.39 |
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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