How far is Paradise Hills, NM from Alamogordo, NM?
The driving distance from Paradise Hills, NM to Alamogordo, NM is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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 03h 32m.
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 Paradise Hills and Alamogordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Hills and Alamogordo.
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Start on Elmhurst Drive Northwest
868 ft · 43 sec · Elmhurst Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive Northwest
103 m · 19 sec · Ironwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Erlitz Drive Northwest
785 ft · 37 sec · Erlitz Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Paradise Boulevard Northwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paradise Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
990 ft · 22 sec · Eagle Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
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Take the exit right toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
2699 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto North White Sands Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North White Sands Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise Hills and Alamogordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
91.6 mi · 01h 34m
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 Paradise Hills and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise Hills to Alamogordo?
The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Paradise Hills and 112.5 miles from Alamogordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise Hills and Sunny near Alamogordo.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Hills and Alamogordo. Straight-line distance: 164.55 mi (264.81 km).
#1 Paradise Hills
Situated on Bernalillo County's West Mesa at an elevation of 5,325 feet, this unincorporated community is an established residential suburb overlooking the Rio Grande Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2006000, -106.7011400 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 32,126 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995300, -105.9602700 |
| Altitude | 1323 |
| Country | United States |
End: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.41 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $38.14 | $76.28 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $47.70 | $95.41 |
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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