How far is Farmington, NM from Santa Rosa, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Santa Rosa, NM is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
293.79 mi
05h 29m
Flight
233.47 mi
375.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.74 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.79 mi
Kilometers
472.81 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Rosa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T20:05
Arrive Santa Rosa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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

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
Jemez Pueblo
NM

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

From Farmington
146.8 mi
02h 44m
To Santa Rosa
147 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Santa Rosa.

  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

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Coronado Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Santa Rosa

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1784 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto La Pradira Avenue

    723 ft · 32 sec · La Pradira Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Pradira Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 52%
Coronado Freeway
111 mi · 38%
I 25 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Highway
11.4 mi · 4%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.45 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.55 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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jemez Pueblo
02h 44m from Farmington
Leave By
6:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Santa Rosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Santa Rosa?

The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Jemez Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Farmington and 147 miles from Santa Rosa.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Santa Rosa.

Stop Ideas Near Jemez Pueblo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jemez Pueblo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jemez Pueblo.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

60 mi away
320 First Street SW
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

73 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

78 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Santa Rosa. Straight-line distance: 233.47 mi (375.74 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Santa Rosa

#2 Santa Rosa

City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States

Population2,625
Coordinates34.9386700, -104.6824900
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Santa Rosa (-104.68249, 34.93867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.24 L · about $39.27
Round trip
$78.54
20.74 gal · 78.48 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.27 $78.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.17 $88.33
Premium $4.63 $47.96 $95.92
Diesel $5.42 $56.15 $112.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Santa Rosa. The current time is 20:05:27.

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.