How far is University Park, NM from Sunland Park, NM?

The driving distance from University Park, NM to Sunland Park, NM is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.28 mi
00h 41m
Flight
35.14 mi
56.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.22 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland Park
Fri, Nov 6, 11:46 AM MST
Return by in University Park
Fri, Nov 6, 12:28 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Park
2026-11-06T11:04
Arrive Sunland Park
Fri, Nov 6, 11:46 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in University Park
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anthony
NM

City in New Mexico

From University Park
20 mi
00h 20m
To Sunland Park
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Sunland Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Sunland Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East University Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward El Paso, Deming

    115 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    3012 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Park Drive

    916 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunland Park Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McNutt Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McNutt Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Loma Vista Drive

    1262 ft · 58 sec · Loma Vista Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valle Vista Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park and Sunland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi · 56%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12.5 mi · 32%
Sunland Park Drive
2.01 mi · 5%
McNutt Road
0.88 mi · 2%
East University Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
El Paso
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

22 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anthony
00h 20m from University Park
Leave By
7:06 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving University Park and Partly Sunny near Sunland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Park to Sunland Park?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from University Park and 19.3 miles from Sunland Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around University Park and Partly Sunny near Sunland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Anthony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anthony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Barron Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Barron Park

El Paso , TX
11025 Rogers Hornsby St, El Paso, TX 79934
Rating 4.5/5 180 reviews Park
Town of Anthony Texas
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Town of Anthony Texas

Anthony , TX
401 Wildcat Dr, Anthony, TX 79821
Rating 2.9/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.

RAIL

Union Depot

29 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

30 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

37 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
RAIL

Deming station

113 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Sunland Park. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.56 km).

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#1 University Park

Census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population0
Coordinates32.2834300, -106.7533400
Altitude1193
CountryUnited States
Sunland Park

#2 Sunland Park

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Population18,449
Coordinates31.7965000, -106.5799900
Altitude1160
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.75359, 32.283382)
End: Valle Vista Drive (-106.57999, 31.796345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.75 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.94 $8.26 $16.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between University Park and Sunland Park. The current time is 11:04:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.