Alamogordo to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.8 miles 144.5 km · straight line
112.2 miles estimated 180.6 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Alamogordo from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Alamogordo to Roswell, New Mexico is 89.8 miles (144.5 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located ENE of Alamogordo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.2 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alamogordo and Roswell, New Mexico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alamogordo to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alamogordo & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Alamogordo
32.90°N, 105.96°W
America/Denver
1323m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients