How far is Roswell, NM from Ponderosa Pine, NM?
The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Ponderosa Pine, NM is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Ponderosa Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Ponderosa Pine.
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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
30.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 344: Edgewood
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 344 South: Historical Route 66
89 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto NM-344
874 ft · 24 sec · NM-344
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Turn right onto Old Route 66
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 66
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Continue on Old US Highway 66
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 66
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Kuhn Drive
867 ft · 30 sec · Kuhn Drive
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Turn left onto Armin Road
34 m · 5 sec · Armin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Ponderosa Pine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
97.8 mi · 01h 53m
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 Ponderosa Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Ponderosa Pine?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Roswell and 94.1 miles from Ponderosa Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Ponderosa Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Vaughn
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 Vaughn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Ponderosa Pine. Straight-line distance: 150.1 mi (241.57 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
| Population | 47,596 |
| Coordinates | 33.3943700, -104.5249100 |
| Altitude | 1090 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderosa Pine
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 7526 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9769900, -106.3241900 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderosa Pine (-106.32419, 34.97699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
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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