Road Trips from Carlsbad, NM
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
17
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
13
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Hatch, NM
4h 30m244.3 mi one way
Los Chavez, NM
5h 48m288.2 mi one way
Church Rock, NM
7h 33m405.5 mi one way
Crownpoint, NM
7h 42m405.3 mi one way
Bosque Farms, NM
5h 43m293.5 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Hatch, NM
4h 30m244.3 mi one way
Los Chavez, NM
5h 48m288.2 mi one way
Church Rock, NM
7h 33m405.5 mi one way
Crownpoint, NM
7h 42m405.3 mi one way
Las Vegas, NM
5h 9m254.6 mi one way
Questa, NM
7h 35m360.8 mi one way
Santa Fe, NM
5h 17m267.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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