Origin
Silver City, NM
Evening in Silver City on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver City, NM to Sunland Park, NM
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
150.7 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver City, NM to Sunland Park, NM covers 150.7 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Tom Foy Boulevard, Camino Real de Tierra Adentro for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.2 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.3 miles from Silver City, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 150.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,081 ft
3,839 ft
Total Climb
422 ft
Total Descent
2,512 ft
Highest Point
6,081 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,242 ft
Notable High Points
6,081 ft at ~6.3 miles
+152 ft prominence
4,420 ft at ~100.4 miles
+27 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 146.4 miles (Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Broadway
Turn right onto West Broadway
Navigation decision point
8
146.4 mi into trip
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~2h 51m 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
147.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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
5
147.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
150.3 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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Loma Vista Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Loma Vista Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 81.2 mi | 1h 23m |
| Tom Foy Boulevard | 37.9 mi | 45m |
| Camino Real de Tierra Adentro | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Silver Heights Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 17m |
| North Gold Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sunland Park Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| McNutt Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Hudson Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City, NM and Sunland Park, NM.
1
Start on North Cooper Street
24 ft
·
2 sec
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North Cooper Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
3
Turn left onto NM 90
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Hudson Street
4
Continue on US 180
9.3 mi
·
17 min
·
Silver Heights Boulevard
5
Continue on US 180
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Tom Foy Boulevard
6
Continue on US 180
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Gold Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 180
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Cedar Street
8
Take the exit onto US 180
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 180
9
Merge onto I 10
81 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 10; US 85; US 180
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 13
Toward Sunland Park Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn straight onto Sunland Park Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunland Park Drive
15
Turn right onto NM 273
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McNutt Road
16
Turn left onto Loma Vista Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Loma Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Loma Vista Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive
370 ft
·
16 sec
·
Valle Vista Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Valle Vista Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.3 miles from Silver City, NM, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Silver City, 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 Silver City, NM
This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silver City, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.3 mi from Silver City, NM · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75.3 miles from Silver City, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.04 one way
$46.08 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| premium | $4.61 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.48 | $66.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
| Efficient EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.10 | $9.64 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Sunland Park, NM
Evening in Sunland Park on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°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
9 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
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver City, NM to Sunland Park, NM covers 150.7 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Tom Foy Boulevard, Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from Silver City, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 146.4 miles (Camino Real de Tierra Adentro): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Silver City, NM to Sunland Park, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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