How far is Sunland Park, NM from Moriarty, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Moriarty, NM is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Moriarty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Moriarty.
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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
199.1 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
36.4 mi · 40 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 412
1240 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
957 ft · 18 sec · Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
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Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Moriarty.
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
199 mi · 03h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunland Park and Sunny near Moriarty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Moriarty?
The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Sunland Park and 150.4 miles from Moriarty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.26 one way or $80.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Sunny near Moriarty.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Moriarty. Straight-line distance: 222.77 mi (358.51 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 Moriarty
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 34.9900500, -106.0491900 |
| Altitude | 1896 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moriarty (-106.04919, 34.99005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.27 | $90.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.16 | $98.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.56 | $115.12 |
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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