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Moriarty, NM Road Trips

Moriarty, NM serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 217-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Moriarty, NM spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Moriarty, NM, NM

Photo: Israyosoy S.

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

280.4 mi

Hobbs, NM

Quickest Drive

1h 15m

Santa Fe, NM

Plan Around Moriarty, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Moriarty, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hobbs, NM to Moriarty, NM 280.4 mi · 5h 47m Las Cruces, NM to Moriarty, NM 261.4 mi · 4h 34m Carlsbad, NM to Moriarty, NM 238.9 mi · 4h 39m Roswell, NM to Moriarty, NM 163 mi · 3h 8m

Continue From Moriarty, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Moriarty, NM to Farmington, NM 216.5 mi · 4h 12m Moriarty, NM to Santa Fe, NM 52.2 mi · 1h 15m

Trips from Moriarty, NM

Moriarty, NM to Farmington, NM

216.5 mi 4h 12m

Moriarty, NM to Santa Fe, NM

52.2 mi 1h 15m

Driving from Moriarty, NM

Expect an average of 134 miles and about 2h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Moriarty, NM. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 217 miles (4h 12m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Moriarty, NM include Farmington, NM (216.5 mi, 4h 12m) and Santa Fe, NM (52.2 mi, 1h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $4.05 per gallon. For the typical 134-mile trip from Moriarty, NM, budget about $21 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Moriarty, NM and 4 routes heading into Moriarty, NM, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 217 miles.

The longest mapped route from Moriarty, NM covers 217 miles and takes approximately 4h 12m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.

The average route from Moriarty, NM runs about 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.05/gallon for regular), the average 134-mile trip from Moriarty, NM costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Moriarty, NM include Farmington, NM and Santa Fe, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Moriarty, NM by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,074

Median Income

$27,446

Median Home Value

$106,600

Median Age

31.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Moriarty, NM

A sampling of people born in Moriarty, NM.

Toney Anaya

Toney Anaya

1941

American politician

City data from Wikidata (Q1933126), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Moriarty, NM

Moriarty is a town in Central New Mexico.

Lewis Antique Auto and Toy Museum, 905 Route 66 E, ☏ +1 505 832-6131. Moriarty Historical Museum, 202 S Broadway St, ☏ +1 505 832-0839, fax: +1 505-832-9286, [email protected]. Tu-F 10AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-2PM.

Quality Inn, 119 Route 66 East, ☏ +1 505 832-6666. Best Western Moriarty Heritage Inn, 111 Anaya Blvd, ☏ +1 505 832-5000. Lariat Motel, 708 Route 66, ☏ +1 505 832-5158, fax: +1 505-832-5158, [email protected]. Check-in: any time, check-out: 11AM. Ponderosa Motel, 1000 Route 66, ☏ +1 505 832-4403. Sunset Motel, 501 Route 66, ☏ +1 505 832-4234. Super 8, 1611 Old U.S. Rt. 66, ☏ +1 505-312-5016.

Moriarty is located on Interstate Highway 40 about 30 miles east of Albuquerque.

Travel tips adapted from Moriarty on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

Trips to Moriarty, NM

Hobbs, NM to Moriarty, NM

280.4 mi 5h 47m

Las Cruces, NM to Moriarty, NM

261.4 mi 4h 34m

Carlsbad, NM to Moriarty, NM

238.9 mi 4h 39m

Roswell, NM to Moriarty, NM

163 mi 3h 8m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Moriarty, NM that also have route pages.

Santa Fe, NM 52.2 mi · 1h 15m Farmington, NM 216.5 mi · 4h 12m

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