Roswell to Berino is 205 miles and takes about 4 hours 17 minutes via US 70 and US 54, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Mexico, traversing the Desert Southwest region for its entirety. It's a straightforward, single-day drive, making it ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll find the journey offers a consistent, no-frills experience, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you prioritize a direct path with minimal logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.5 miles from Roswell, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West 2nd Street
103.1 mi
2h 12m
US 70
62.8 mi
1h 11m
US 54
13.6 mi
17m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
9m
I 25
7.7 mi
10m
Camino Real Street
2.3 mi
3m
Vado Road
1.5 mi
2m
North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— 103.1 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, NM and Berino, NM.
1
Start on US 70; US 380
103 mi·2 hr 12 min·West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Bookout Road
3
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi·10 min·US 54; US 70
4
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi·7 min·US 54; US 70
5
Take the exit onto US 70
63 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
7
Merge onto I 25
7.7 mi·10 min·I 25
8
Merge onto I 10
9.4 mi·9 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Vado
10
Enter roundabout onto NM 227
156 ft·3 sec·Vado Road
11
Continue on NM 227
1.5 mi·2 min·Vado Road
12
Turn left onto Holguin Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Holguin Road
13
Turn left onto NM 478
1.4 mi·2 min·Highway 478
14
Continue on NM 478
2.3 mi·3 min·Camino Real Street
15
Turn left onto Berino Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Berino Road
16
Turn left onto San Benito
0.2 mi·44 sec·San Benito
17
Arrive at destination
San Benito
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 17-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from Roswell to maximize daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's wise to fill up before leaving Roswell, as the longest stretch without significant towns might be considerable. While there's only one recommended stop, be mindful of fuel availability, especially during the 103.1-mile segment on West 2nd Street. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility to adjust your pace as needed, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is the most critical piece of advice for this particular route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.5 miles from Roswell, NM, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berino, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roswell, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, NM
This is one driving day of about 205 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Roswell, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West 2nd Street for about 103.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Depart onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
118.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
198.2 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward Vado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Vado
5
198.4 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|NM 227 / Vado Road
Enter roundabout onto NM 227 / Vado Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
200 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|Holguin Road
Turn left onto Holguin Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.46 one way
$56.92 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$31.84
$63.68
premium
$4.29
$34.62
$69.23
diesel
$4.80
$38.71
$77.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
Efficient EV
51.3
0
$17.94
$8.20
EV Truck/SUV
82
1
$28.70
$13.12
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Roswell, NM
Late night
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:39PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Berino, NM
Late night
in Berino on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 to 6 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:39PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
White Sands National Park
National Park
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 134.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 103.1 miles on West 2nd Street, which is a substantial portion of the total distance. The route transitions between different road types, suggesting you'll experience both faster highway segments and potentially more local road driving. Expect the road to evolve as you progress, moving from what begins as a more urban start to a more open, potentially rural landscape characteristic of the Southwest.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.1 mi on West 2nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,789 ft3,574 ft
Total Climb
3,687 ft
Total Descent
3,432 ft
Highest Point
6,789 ft
~73.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,214 ft
Notable High Points
6,789 ft at ~73.2 miles+362 ft prominence
4,450 ft at ~175.7 miles+204 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Roswell is a city in the southeastern region of the state of New Mexico, United States of America. It has attained a quirky sort of fame/notoriety as the result of an alleged UFO crash (!) in 1947.
Top landmarks
•International UFO Museum And Research Center — museum in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
•Chaves County Courthouse — county courthouse of Chaves County, New Mexico
•Mimms Museum of Technology and Art — Technology and Art museum in Roswell, Georgia, USA with a focus on computing his...
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.1 miles on West 2nd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — White Sands National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Berino, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
