How far is Hobbs, NM from Sandia Knolls, NM?
The driving distance from Hobbs, NM to Sandia Knolls, NM is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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 06h 13m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobbs and Sandia Knolls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs and Sandia Knolls.
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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
36.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sedillo
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Sedillo Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sedillo Hill Road
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Turn right onto Meadow Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Vallecitos Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Vallecitos Drive
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Turn left onto Frost Road East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Turn right onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 55 sec · Camino Alto
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Turn left onto Parkview Road
67 m · 10 sec · Parkview Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn right onto Marks Road
580 ft · 28 sec · Marks Road
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Turn right onto Mikes Place
63 m · 9 sec · Mikes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobbs and Sandia Knolls.
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 Sandia Knolls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobbs to Sandia Knolls?
The road trip is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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 150.2 miles from Hobbs and 150.2 miles from Sandia Knolls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 $46.72 one way or $93.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobbs and Sunny near Sandia Knolls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobbs and Sandia Knolls. Straight-line distance: 249.08 mi (400.86 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 Sandia Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Knolls (-106.31141, 35.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $46.72 | $93.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $54.71 | $109.41 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $64.09 | $128.18 |
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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