How far is Roswell, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Farmington, NM is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Farmington.
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Start on West 2nd Street
657 ft · 28 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
97.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
42 mi · 49 min
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 59 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 Roswell and Farmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Roswell and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Farmington?
The road trip is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Tijeras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Roswell and 190.3 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 5:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.59 one way or $101.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Tijeras
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 Tijeras.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 310.9 mi (500.35 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| 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: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $50.59 | $101.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.34 | $144.69 |
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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