How far is Moriarty, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Moriarty, NM to Farmington, NM is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moriarty and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriarty and Farmington.
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Start on 4th Street
43 m · 8 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
89 m · 10 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
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Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
1727 ft · 38 sec · Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moriarty and Farmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
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 Moriarty and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moriarty to Farmington?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Moriarty and 110 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moriarty and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moriarty and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 170.81 mi (274.89 km).
#1 Moriarty
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 34.9900500, -106.0491900 |
| Altitude | 1896 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.79 | $65.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.61 | $71.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.70 | $83.39 |
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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