Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver City, NM
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Separ, NM
Ron Lach
Silver City to Separ is 64.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via New Mexico State Highway 90, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this for a simple hop on your larger travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Highway 90 | 40.7 mi | 47m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 19m |
| Duncan Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Cooper Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City, NM and Separ, NM.
Start on North Cooper Street
Turn slight left onto Ridge Road
Turn right onto NM 90
Continue on US 70
Take the exit onto US 70
Turn right onto NM 494
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto Separ Road
Turn left onto FR 1013
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Silver City, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NM 90 / New Mexico State Highway 90
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto NM 494 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto FR 1013 / Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.12 | $22.24 |
| premium | $4.71 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Silver City on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Separ on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
67°F
Hurley, NM
32 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 63% of the drive on paved roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 40.7 miles on New Mexico State Highway 90. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur around mile 40.7. Expect more rural cruising as you head toward your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Mexico State Highway 90 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NM 90 / New Mexico State Highway 90.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (NM 90 / New Mexico State Highway 90): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 44.2 miles (NM 494 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,050 ft
Total Descent
2,475 ft
Highest Point
6,257 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,042 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1870
Silver City is a town in the southwestern part of New Mexico, USA. An old mining town, it is undergoing rebirth as a modest high-tech center and jumping-off point to a number of attractive areas in the mountains. The small nearby towns of Bayard, Hurley, etc., are also covered in this article.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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