How far is South Valley, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from South Valley, NM to Farmington, NM is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Valley and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Valley and Farmington.
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Start on the route
1.2 km · 7 min
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Turn right
617 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
575 ft · 27 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
2139 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
21.5 mi · 24 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 South Valley and Farmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Valley and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Valley to Farmington?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from South Valley and 96.1 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Valley and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Valley and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 146.73 mi (236.14 km).
#1 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| 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: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.40 | $62.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
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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