How far is Sunland Park, NM from Upper Fruitland, NM?
The driving distance from Sunland Park, NM to Upper Fruitland, NM is about 450.1 miles (724.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354 miles (569.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.
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 Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland Park and Upper Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland Park and Upper Fruitland.
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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
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
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pinon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Pinon Street
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Continue on Bisti Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bisti Highway
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Turn right onto Upper Fruitland Highway
2977 ft · 50 sec · Upper Fruitland Highway
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Continue on Navajo Route 36
4 mi · 6 min · Navajo Route 36
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 36
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland Park and Upper Fruitland.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Upper Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland Park to Upper Fruitland?
The road trip is about 450.1 miles (724.4 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.3 miles from Sunland Park and 224.9 miles from Upper Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354 miles (569.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.1 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 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 $60.14 one way or $120.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland Park and Mostly Sunny near Upper Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland Park and Upper Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 354.01 mi (569.72 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 Upper Fruitland
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 36.7158400, -108.3142400 |
| Altitude | 1593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Fruitland (-108.31424, 36.71584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 724 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
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 | $60.14 | $120.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $67.63 | $135.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $73.45 | $146.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $85.99 | $171.98 |
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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