Origin
Berino, NM
Afternoon in Berino on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berino, NM to Hobbs, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
260.5 mi
419 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berino, NM
Heber Vazquez
Hobbs, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berino, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 260.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 62, West Carlsbad Highway, National Parks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.34 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
130.3 miles from Berino, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Berino, NM to Hobbs, NM covers 260.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Berino Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Berino Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NM 478 / Camino Real Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Berino Road
At end of road, turn right onto Berino Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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NM 478 / Camino Real Street
Turn left onto NM 478 / Camino Real Street
Navigation decision point
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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US 180
Take the exit onto US 180 toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea St...
4
191.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
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US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 180 / West Greene Street
Navigation decision point
4
260.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
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South Turner Street
Turn left onto South Turner Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 62 | 102.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| National Parks Highway | 33.6 mi | 37m |
| Hobbs Highway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Montana Avenue | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 12 mi | 14m |
| I 10 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| West Greene Street | 6.5 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berino, NM and Hobbs, 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 left onto NM 478
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Camino Real Street
4
Turn left onto East O'Hara Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East O'Hara Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10; US 180
11 mi
·
14 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 180
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 180
Exit 23B
Toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 62; US 180
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
13
Continue on US 62; US 180
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Montana Avenue
14
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US Highway 62
15
Continue on US 62; US 180
34 mi
·
37 min
·
National Parks Highway
16
Merge onto US 62; US 180; US 285
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canal Street
17
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Greene Street
18
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Hobbs Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi
·
45 min
·
West Carlsbad Highway
20
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Marland Boulevard
21
Turn left onto South Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Turner Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Turner Street
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 130.3 miles from Berino, NM, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 57 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hobbs, 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 260.5 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 US Highway 62 for about 102.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.3 mi from Berino, NM · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Berino, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.3 miles.
Arriving in Hobbs, NM
The final approach into Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, 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
$39.34 one way
$78.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $46.76 | $93.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.52 | $115.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.35 | $12.50 |
| Efficient EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.79 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.47 | $16.67 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Hobbs, NM
Afternoon in Hobbs on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°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
5 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 55m 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 Hobbs, NM covers 260.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 62, West Carlsbad Highway, National Parks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.3 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 $39.34 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 straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Berino Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NM 478 / Camino Real Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (US 180): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Berino, NM to Hobbs, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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