How far is Farmington, NM from Silver City, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Silver City, NM is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Silver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Silver City.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
177.8 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro
1169 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street
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Take the exit right
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway
1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Silver City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
178 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Silver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Silver City?
The road trip is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209 miles from Farmington and 208.7 miles from Silver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.82 one way or $111.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Silver City.
Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez
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 Los Chavez.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 273.49 mi (440.14 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 672 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $55.82 | $111.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $62.78 | $125.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $68.17 | $136.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $79.82 | $159.63 |
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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