Origin
Edgewood, NM
Evening in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
291 mi
468 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, NM
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Sunland Park, NM
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Trip Overview
Connecting Edgewood to Sunland Park, this 291-mile journey through the Desert Southwest takes roughly 5 hours and 6 minutes of drive time. Because it is a highway-focused route, you can comfortably tackle the entire distance in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budget approximately $43 for fuel to cover the trip, which primarily utilizes I-40, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and the Pan American Freeway. Since the route remains within the New Mexico high desert throughout, you will experience a consistent regional landscape. It is a straightforward, practical transit option for those looking to traverse the state efficiently while keeping travel logistics simple.
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
145.5 miles from Edgewood, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 87 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pan American Freeway, which accounts for a significant 227.3-mile stretch of the total journey. This is not a technical winding road but rather a steady, efficient grind that favors consistent cruising speeds. As you transition between the main arteries of I-40 and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, the road profile remains focused on long-distance travel. Be prepared for a focused, uninterrupted drive that prioritizes speed and directness over local detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pan American Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 227.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pan American Freeway and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 291 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 0.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 159B-C
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Sant...
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 159B
Toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
8
286.7 mi into trip
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~4h 58m in
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Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Take the exit onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
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 13
Toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Driv...
7
287.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward Sunland Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Sunland Park Drive
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
Santa Fe
27.4 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Freeway | 227.3 mi | 3h 51m |
| I 40 | 26.9 mi | 30m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 18.9 mi | 18m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Sunland Park Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| McNutt Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Loma Vista Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| NM-344 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pan American Freeway
— 227.3 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, NM and Sunland Park, NM.
1
Start on NM 344
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NM-344
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
3
Merge onto I 40
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 40
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 159B-C
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159B
Toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 25
227 mi
·
3 hr 51 min
·
Pan American Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
19 mi
·
18 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Exit 13
Toward 375 Toll East, US 85 South: Paisano Drive, Sunland Park Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 13
Toward Sunland Park Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunland Park Drive
13
Turn right onto NM 273
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McNutt Road
14
Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Loma Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
370 ft
·
16 sec
·
Valle Vista Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Valle Vista Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, departing early in the morning allows you to reach Sunland Park with plenty of daylight to spare. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the monotony of the long highway stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 227.3-mile segment on the Pan American Freeway, as service options can vary significantly. Since this is a single-day trip, the flexibility of your schedule is a major advantage, letting you pace your driving based on your own comfort levels. Taking advantage of that single planned stop will help you arrive feeling refreshed rather than fatigued by the long interstate miles.
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 145.5 miles from Edgewood, NM, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.3 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.5 miles or 2h 32m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunland Park, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, NM
This is one driving day of about 291 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgewood, 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 Pan American Freeway for about 227.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.5 mi from Edgewood, NM · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.5 miles from Edgewood, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pan American Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 227.3 miles.
Arriving in Sunland Park, NM
The final approach into Sunland Park, 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 Sunland Park, 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
$44.49 one way
$88.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $52.82 | $105.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.65 | $129.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.97 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.74 | $18.62 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Sunland Park, NM
Evening in Sunland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Socorro, NM
146 mi in
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
12 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
5h 6m 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 Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM covers 291 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pan American Freeway, I 40, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.5 miles from Edgewood, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.49 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 12 significant decision points across 291 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 0.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Edgewood, NM to Sunland Park, NM, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Fe along the way.
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