How far is Santa Rosa, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Santa Rosa, NM to Farmington, NM is about 295 miles (474.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
295.01 mi
04h 40m
Flight
233.47 mi
375.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.74 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.01 mi
Kilometers
474.78 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM MDT
Return by in Santa Rosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Rosa
2026-04-18T18:37
Arrive Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Rosa
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
Jemez Pueblo
NM

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

From Santa Rosa
146.6 mi
02h 20m
To Farmington
148.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Rosa and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on La Pradira Avenue

    723 ft · 34 sec · La Pradira Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1784 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Historic Route 66

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Albuquerque

    111.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  8. 8

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

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway

  10. 10

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

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

    769 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Rosa and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
152 mi · 51%
I 40 West
111 mi · 38%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 4%
Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 4%
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.29 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jemez Pueblo
02h 20m from Santa Rosa
Leave By
7:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Rosa and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Rosa to Farmington?

The road trip is about 295 miles (474.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Jemez Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Santa Rosa and 148.4 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Rosa and Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Jemez Pueblo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jemez Pueblo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jemez Pueblo.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

60 mi away
320 First Street SW
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

73 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

78 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Rosa and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 233.47 mi (375.74 km).

Santa Rosa

#1 Santa Rosa

City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States

Population2,625
Coordinates34.9386700, -104.6824900
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: La Pradira Avenue (-104.68251, 34.93869)
End: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.41 L · about $39.42
Round trip
$78.85
20.82 gal · 78.82 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.42 $78.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.34 $88.67
Premium $4.63 $48.15 $96.29
Diesel $5.42 $56.37 $112.74

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Rosa and Farmington. The current time is 18:37:25.

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.