How far is Sunland Park, NM from Crownpoint, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Crownpoint, NM is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283 miles (455.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Crownpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Crownpoint.
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Start on Valle Vista Drive
113 m · 22 sec · Valle Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
1347 ft · 1 min · Loma Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McNutt Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road
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Turn left onto Sunland Park Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunland Park Drive
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Turn left
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 km · 46 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
19.6 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
176.5 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
3209 ft · 1 min · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on State Road 6
30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp left
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
2460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 371
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Turn left onto Stacher Street
158 m · 14 sec · Stacher Street
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Continue on Chaco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Crownpoint.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
176 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Crownpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Crownpoint?
The road trip is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.8 miles from Sunland Park and 185.5 miles from Crownpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283 miles (455.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Crownpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Crownpoint. Straight-line distance: 282.97 mi (455.39 km).
#1 Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 18,449 |
| Coordinates | 31.7965000, -106.5799900 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crownpoint
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
| Population | 2,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780800, -108.1511800 |
| Altitude | 2128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crownpoint (-108.15118, 35.67808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.79 | $111.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.59 | $121.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.94 | $141.87 |
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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