How far is Shiprock, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
The driving distance from Shiprock, NM to Carlsbad, NM is about 480.4 miles (773.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
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 Shiprock and Carlsbad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiprock and Carlsbad.
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Start on the route
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
148 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
140 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
751 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
29.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
47 m · 10 sec · North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiprock and Carlsbad.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shiprock and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shiprock to Carlsbad?
The road trip is about 480.4 miles (773.2 km) and usually takes 09h 23m 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?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.3 miles from Shiprock and 240.2 miles from Carlsbad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 $64.19 one way or $128.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shiprock and Sunny near Carlsbad.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
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 Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shiprock and Carlsbad. Straight-line distance: 393.89 mi (633.91 km).
#1 Shiprock
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,295 |
| Coordinates | 36.7855500, -108.6870300 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29,664 |
| Coordinates | 32.4206700, -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlsbad (-104.22884, 32.42067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 773 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
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 | $64.19 | $128.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $72.19 | $144.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $78.39 | $156.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $91.78 | $183.57 |
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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