Origin
Hobbs, NM
Afternoon in Hobbs on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hobbs, NM to Bloomfield, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
9h 32m
Distance
480.2 mi
773 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 24m
★
6 AM
9h 32m
8 AM
9h 49m
10 AM
9h 38m
12 PM
9h 37m
3 PM
9h 39m
5 PM
9h 49m
8 PM
9h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobbs, NM
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Bloomfield, NM
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Bloomfield, NM covers 480.2 miles and takes about 9h 32m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 550, South Main Street, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.6 miles on US 550. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
240.1 miles from Hobbs, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Bloomfield, NM covers 480.2 miles and takes about 9h 32m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 550 is the longest continuous segment at about 151.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 257.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 480.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 257.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 313.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 313.5 miles (San Mateo Boulevard Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
257.2 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
313.2 mi into trip
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~6h 20m in
Take the exit toward San Mateo Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
6
313.5 mi into trip
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~6h 21m in
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San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
328.3 mi into trip
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~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Ber...
7
328.5 mi into trip
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~6h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hobbs, NM and Bloomfield, NM, road signs point toward Bernalillo, Rio Rancho and Coronado Historic Site.
Bernalillo
328.3 mi in
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~6h 40m
Rio Rancho
328.3 mi in
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~6h 40m
Coronado Historic Site
328.5 mi in
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~6h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 550 | 151.6 mi | 2h 50m |
| South Main Street | 113.3 mi | 2h 13m |
| I 40 | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| NM Highway 529 | 31.2 mi | 46m |
| Southeast Main Street | 30 mi | 35m |
| Lovington Highway | 29.1 mi | 43m |
| Shenrick Street | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| West Carlsbad Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 550
— 151.6 mi, about 2h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobbs, NM and Bloomfield, NM.
1
Start on North Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Turner Street
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Marland Boulevard
3
Continue on US 62; US 180
12 mi
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13 min
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West Carlsbad Highway
4
Turn right onto NM 529
31 mi
·
46 min
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NM Highway 529
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 82
29 mi
·
43 min
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Lovington Highway
6
Continue on US 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 285
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
8
Continue on US 285
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Roswell Highway
9
Continue on US 285
30 mi
·
35 min
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Southeast Main Street
10
Continue on US 285
113 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 60; US 285
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Shenrick Street
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 40
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 161
Toward San Mateo Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
353 ft
·
6 sec
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Pan American Freeway Northeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 25
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Pan American Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
21
Continue on US 550
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 550
150 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
US 550
23
Turn slight right onto US 550
304 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 550
24
Arrive at destination
US 550
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 240.1 miles from Hobbs, NM, or about 5h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 106 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 240.1 miles or 5h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 240.1 miles or 5h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hobbs, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hobbs, NM
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bloomfield, NM
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Hobbs, NM.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 550 for about 151.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 240.1 mi from Hobbs, NM · 5h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
240 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Edgewood, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
240 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Edgewood, NM after about 240 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 240.1 miles from Hobbs, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 550 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 240 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bloomfield, NM
The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, NM.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bloomfield, NM with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$72.52 one way
$145.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
168 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $79.61 | $159.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $86.19 | $172.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $106.02 | $212.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 144.1 | 1 | $50.42 | $23.05 |
| Efficient EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.02 | $19.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 192.1 | 2 | $67.23 | $30.73 |
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Bloomfield, NM
Afternoon in Bloomfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Edgewood, NM
240 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 32m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hobbs, NM to Bloomfield, NM covers 480.2 miles and takes about 9h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 550, South Main Street, I 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 240 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 240.1 miles from Hobbs, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 480.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 257.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 313.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 313.5 miles (San Mateo Boulevard Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hobbs, NM and Bloomfield, NM, road signs point toward Bernalillo, Rio Rancho and Coronado Historic Site.
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