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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
378.66 mi
05h 55m
Flight
310.9 mi
500.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.9 mi
Kilometers
500.35 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.66 mi
Kilometers
609.4 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, May 30, 10:17 PM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 4:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-30T16:22
Arrive Farmington
Sat, May 30, 10:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tijeras
NM

Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Roswell
188.3 mi
02h 57m
To Farmington
190.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph W

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.

  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

    149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
196 mi · 52%
US 550
152 mi · 40%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 3%
Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 3%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.29 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
310.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tijeras
02h 57m from Roswell
Leave By
5:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tijeras, 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 Tijeras.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

24 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

64 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

79 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 310.9 mi (500.35 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
End: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.58 L · about $50.59
Round trip
$101.19
26.72 gal · 101.16 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Farmington. The current time is 16:22:25.

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.