How far is Farmington, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Roswell, NM is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
381.35 mi
05h 54m
Flight
310.9 mi
500.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.9 mi
Kilometers
500.35 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.35 mi
Kilometers
613.72 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 11:18 PM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, May 31, 5:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-05-30T17:24
Arrive Roswell
Sat, May 30, 11:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:12 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

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
Tijeras
NM

Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Farmington
188.5 mi
02h 57m
To Roswell
192.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Roswell.

  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

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    5.9 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 40%
8th Street
91.9 mi · 24%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 15%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 7%
Oak Street
14.5 mi · 4%
I 25 South
11.8 mi · 3%
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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
310.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tijeras
02h 57m from Farmington
Leave By
5:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Roswell?

The road trip is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.5 miles from Farmington and 192.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 5:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.97 one way or $101.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Tijeras

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

24 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

64 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

79 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 310.9 mi (500.35 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 614 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.46 gal
50.94 L · about $50.97
Round trip
$101.95
26.92 gal · 101.88 L
Estimated CO2
119.6 kg one way
Round trip: 239.2 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.97 $101.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $57.33 $114.65
Premium $4.63 $62.25 $124.51
Diesel $5.42 $72.89 $145.77

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Roswell. The current time is 17:24:01.

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.