How far is Farmington, NM from White Sands, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to White Sands, NM is about 425.1 miles (684.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and White Sands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and White Sands.
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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
235.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1786 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1124 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Range Headquarters
821 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Missile Range Headquarters
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Owen Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Owen Road
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Continue on Headquarters Avenue
1911 ft · 47 sec · Headquarters Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Headquarters Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and White Sands.
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
236 mi · 03h 59m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near White Sands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to White Sands?
The road trip is about 425.1 miles (684.2 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Belen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Farmington and 212.4 miles from White Sands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.9 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 $56.81 one way or $113.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near White Sands.
Stop Ideas Near Belen
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 Belen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and White Sands. Straight-line distance: 316.23 mi (508.92 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 32.3809300, -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Sands (-106.47944, 32.38093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $56.81 | $113.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $63.89 | $127.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $69.38 | $138.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $81.23 | $162.45 |
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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