Distance between Tulum and Playa del Carmen
The distance from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is 39 miles by road. Road takes approximately 47 minutes and goes through Akumal.
| Shortest distance by air | 39 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 39.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 47 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.3 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.3 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Tulum | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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MEX 307 13 mi, 16 min
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| Akumal | 13 mi | 16 min | 0.0 gal | |
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MEX 307 26 mi, 31 min
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| Playa del Carmen | 39 mi | 47 min | 1.2 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Tulum to Playa del Carmen?
Fuel cost: 5.3 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 39.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Tulum to Playa del Carmen?
Driving time: 47 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 9 min
- 29 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 34 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Tulum to Playa del Carmen by land?
The distance between Tulum and Playa del Carmen is 39.1 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Tulum and Playa del Carmen respectively.
How far is Tulum to Playa del Carmen by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Tulum and Playa del Carmen is 38.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Tulum and Playa del Carmen respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Tulum from Playa del Carmen by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 39 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Tulum to Playa del Carmen?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 15 min to cover the distance of 39 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Tulum and Playa del Carmen?
Where is Tulum in relation to Playa del Carmen?
Tulum is located 39 mi south-west of Playa del Carmen.
Tulum has geographic coordinates: latitude 20.21067, longitude -87.46295.
Playa del Carmen has geographic coordinates: latitude 20.62822, longitude -87.07566.
Which highway goes from Tulum to Playa del Carmen?
The route from Tulum to Playa del Carmen follows MEX 307.