Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.9 miles 1054 km · straight line
785.9 miles estimated 1264.8 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Roswell, New Mexico is 654.9 miles (1054 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.9 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients