How far is Sunland Park, NM from Jemez Pueblo, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Jemez Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Jemez Pueblo.
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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
215.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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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
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Village Plaza Way
629 ft · 28 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Continue on Village Plaza Way
57 m · 10 sec · Village Plaza Way
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Turn left onto Walatowa Boulevard
65 m · 9 sec · Walatowa Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
91 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
37 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Half Moon Street
51 m · 8 sec · Half Moon Street
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Turn slight right onto Eagle Wings
8 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Wings
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Jemez Pueblo.
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
215 mi · 03h 38m
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 Sunland Park and Mostly Sunny near Jemez Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Jemez Pueblo?
The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Sunland Park and 153.8 miles from Jemez Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 5:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.16 one way or $82.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunland Park and Mostly Sunny near Jemez Pueblo.
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.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Jemez Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 263.91 mi (424.73 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 Jemez Pueblo
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,788 |
| Coordinates | 35.6142200, -106.7283200 |
| Altitude | 1708 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jemez Pueblo (-106.72832, 35.61422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.30 | $92.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.27 | $100.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
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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