Anthony, NM Road Trips
Anthony, NM serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 310 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Anthony, NM head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
428.7 mi
Farmington, NM
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Los Lunas, NM
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Driving from Anthony, NM
The typical drive from Anthony, NM covers about 310 miles and takes around 5h 39m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 429 miles (7h 43m), while the shortest is just 226 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Anthony, NM are Farmington, NM (428.7 mi, 7h 43m), Los Alamos, NM (342.3 mi, 6h 10m), Portales, NM (297.9 mi, 6h 1m), North Valley, NM (253.3 mi, 4h 25m), and Los Lunas, NM (226.3 mi, 3h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NM currently averages around $4.31 per gallon. For the typical 310-mile trip from Anthony, NM, budget about $53 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Anthony, NM and 5 routes heading into Anthony, NM, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 226 to 429 miles.
The longest mapped route from Anthony, NM covers 429 miles and takes approximately 7h 43m. Shorter options start at just 226 miles.
The average route from Anthony, NM runs about 310 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 310-mile trip from Anthony, NM costs roughly $53 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Anthony, NM include Farmington, NM, Los Alamos, NM, Portales, NM and North Valley, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Anthony, NM by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,701
Median Income
$33,141
Median Home Value
$110,800
Median Age
29.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Anthony, NM at a Glance
Founded
2010
Elevation
3,802 ft
Area
3 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q2056427), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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