Furnace Creek to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.9 miles 772.3 km · straight line
575.9 miles estimated 926.8 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Farmington, New Mexico is 479.9 miles (772.3 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.9 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Farmington, 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 Furnace Creek to Farmington, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Farmington, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients