How far is Roswell, NM from Bloomfield, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Bloomfield, NM is about 362.9 miles (584 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.87 mi
06h 53m
Flight
301.29 mi
484.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.29 mi
Kilometers
484.88 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.87 mi
Kilometers
583.99 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 11:23 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Tue, May 5, 6:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-05T04:29
Arrive Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 11:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Crest
NM

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Roswell
181.5 mi
03h 26m
To Bloomfield
181.4 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Bloomfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Bloomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 28 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    97.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Bloomfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
196 mi · 54%
US 550
152 mi · 42%
Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 3%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.29 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.32 mi
San Mateo Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

US 550

Continue straight

150 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
301.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Crest
03h 26m from Roswell
Leave By
10:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?

Cedar Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.5 miles from Roswell and 181.4 miles from Bloomfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 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 $48.47 one way or $96.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roswell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Crest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Crest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Crest.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

25 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

60 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

76 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

118 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 301.29 mi (484.88 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,643
Coordinates36.7111200, -107.9845100
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-104.52491, 33.39437)
End: Bloomfield (-107.98451, 36.71112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.47 L · about $48.47
Round trip
$96.95
25.6 gal · 96.94 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.47 $96.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.52 $109.03
Premium $4.63 $59.20 $118.40
Diesel $5.42 $69.31 $138.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Bloomfield. The current time is 04:29:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.