How far is Hurley, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Hurley, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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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 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurley and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley and Carlsbad.
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Start on Diaz Avenue
811 ft · 38 sec · Diaz Avenue
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Turn right onto Carasco Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · Carasco Avenue
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Continue on Carrasco Avenue
149 m · 27 sec · Carrasco Avenue
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Turn left
37.7 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
1994 ft · 28 sec · East Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurley and Carlsbad.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hurley and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurley to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Sunland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Hurley and 151.9 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 5:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurley and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Stop Ideas Near Sunland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurley and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 228.09 mi (367.08 km).
#1 Hurley
Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 32.6992400, -108.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1744 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlsbad (-104.22884, 32.42067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.66 | $91.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
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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