How far is Hobbs, NM from Ponderosa Pine, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Ponderosa Pine, NM is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Ponderosa Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Ponderosa Pine.
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Start on North Turner Street
2186 ft · 48 sec · North Turner Street
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Turn right onto West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
12 mi · 14 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto NM Highway 529
31.2 mi · 46 min · NM Highway 529
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovington Highway
29.1 mi · 43 min · Lovington Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 344: Edgewood
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
89 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto NM-344
874 ft · 24 sec · NM-344
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Turn right onto Old Route 66
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 66
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Continue on Old US Highway 66
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 66
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Kuhn Drive
867 ft · 30 sec · Kuhn Drive
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Turn left onto Armin Road
34 m · 5 sec · Armin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Ponderosa Pine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hobbs and Sunny near Ponderosa Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Ponderosa Pine?
The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Hobbs and 152.8 miles from Ponderosa Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 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 $47.52 one way or $95.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Ponderosa Pine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Ponderosa Pine. Straight-line distance: 241.16 mi (388.11 km).
#1 Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 39,339 |
| Coordinates | 32.7026100, -103.1360400 |
| Altitude | 1104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderosa Pine
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 7526 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9769900, -106.3241900 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderosa Pine (-106.32419, 34.97699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $4.41 | $47.52 | $95.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $55.64 | $111.27 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $65.18 | $130.35 |
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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