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Trip from Berino, NM to Roswell, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

204.8 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Berino, NM, NM

Berino, NM

Heber Vazquez

city in and the county seat of Chaves County, New Mexico, United States

Roswell, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berino, NM to Roswell, NM covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Avenue, US Highway 70 West, Bataan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.4 miles from Berino, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 204.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 102 miles.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,787 ft 3,574 ft

Total Climb

3,421 ft

Total Descent

3,676 ft

Highest Point

6,787 ft

~131.7 mi in

Elevation Range

3,212 ft

Notable High Points

4,439 ft at ~29.3 miles +213 ft prominence
6,787 ft at ~131.7 miles +339 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Berino Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 204.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Berino Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (NM 227 / Vado Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Berino Road

At end of road, turn right onto Berino Road

Navigation decision point

5
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | NM 227 / Vado Road

Enter roundabout onto NM 227 / Vado Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
23.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
6
24 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 70 East: Alamogordo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 70 East: Alamogordo
6
86.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, T...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Berino, NM and Roswell, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Tularosa.

Albuquerque

17.1 mi in | ~22m

Alamogordo

23.8 mi in | ~31m

Tularosa

86.5 mi in | ~1h 43m | via US 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Avenue 102 mi 2h 11m
US Highway 70 West 42.3 mi 46m
Bataan Memorial Highway 19.9 mi 23m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 10 mi 10m
US 54,70 8.7 mi 10m
I 25 5.7 mi 6m
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route 5 mi 7m
Camino Real Street 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Central Avenue — 102 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berino, NM and Roswell, NM.

1

Start on San Benito

0.2 mi · 46 sec · San Benito
2

At end of road, turn right onto Berino Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Berino Road
3

Turn right onto NM 478

2.3 mi · 3 min · Camino Real Street
4

Continue on NM 478

1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 478
5

Turn right onto Holguin Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Holguin Road
6

Turn right onto NM 227

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vado Road
7

Enter roundabout onto NM 227

312 ft · 6 sec · Vado Road
8

Continue on NM 227

516 ft · 10 sec · Vado Road
9

Enter roundabout

0.1 mi · 11 sec
10

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec
11

Merge onto I 10

10 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
13

Continue on I 25

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 25
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
15

Keep slight left at fork

354 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 70: Las Cruces, Alamogordo
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 70 East: Alamogordo
17

Merge onto US 70

20 mi · 23 min · Bataan Memorial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on US 70

42 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South White Sands Boulevard
20

Take the exit onto US 70

0.1 mi · 34 sec · US 70
Toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa
21

Merge onto US 54; US 70

5.0 mi · 7 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
22

Turn left onto US 54; US 70

8.7 mi · 10 min · US 54,70
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto South Bookout Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Bookout Road
24

Keep slight left at fork onto South Bookout Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Bookout Road
25

Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
26

Turn right onto US 70

102 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Central Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

US 70; US 380

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.4 miles from Berino, NM, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.4 miles or 2h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, NM than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Berino, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Berino, NM

This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Berino, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue for about 102 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.4 mi from Berino, NM · 2h 5m into the drive

Downtown Mescalero, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mescalero, NM

102 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Las Cruces, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tularosa, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Berino, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Central Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102 miles.

Arriving in Roswell, NM

The final approach into Roswell, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roswell, NM.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.93 one way

$61.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.95 $67.91
premium $4.56 $36.76 $73.52
diesel $5.61 $45.22 $90.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.4 0 $21.50 $9.83
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
EV Truck/SUV 81.9 1 $28.67 $13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Berino, NM

Afternoon in Berino on Wednesday

Local time

4:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, NM

Afternoon in Roswell on Wednesday

Local time

4:59 PM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Berino, NM to Roswell, NM covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, US Highway 70 West, Bataan Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Berino, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 204.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Berino Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (NM 227 / Vado Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Berino, NM and Roswell, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Tularosa.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,574 ft to 6,787 ft elevation with about 3,421 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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