How far is Farmington, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
179.86 mi
03h 29m
Flight
139.56 mi
224.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.46 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T06:22
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Farmington
89.9 mi
01h 44m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
89.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    131 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte

    585 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Pan American Freeway Northeast

    150 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward 2nd Street, 4th Street

    1552 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    1171 ft · 52 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    920 ft · 36 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    626 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 84%
Bloomfield Highway
11.4 mi · 6%
I 25 South
10.1 mi · 6%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
1.84 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 44m from Farmington
Leave By
10:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 89.9 miles from Farmington and 89.9 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, 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 Cuba.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 139.56 mi (224.6 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $24.05
Round trip
$48.09
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.05 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.63 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.42 $34.39 $68.77

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 06:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.