Distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen

The distance from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 42 miles by road. Road takes approximately 49 minutes and goes through Alfredo V. Bonfil, Puerto Morelos, Lagos del Sol and Central de Abasto.

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Cancún 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
MEX 307 9 mi, 11 min
Central de Abasto 9 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal
MEX 307 14 mi, 15 min
Puerto Morelos 23 mi 0:26 26 min 0.7 gal
MEX 307 19 mi, 22 min
Playa del Carmen 42 mi 0:49 49 min 1.2 gal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Fuel cost: 5.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 42.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Driving time: 49 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 21 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 22 min
  • 19 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 22 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Cancún to Playa del Carmen by land?

The distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is 42.3 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Cancún and Playa del Carmen respectively.

How far is Cancún to Playa del Carmen by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is 40.4 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 Cancún and Playa del Carmen respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Cancún from Playa del Carmen by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 40 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 17 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 Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 16 min to cover the distance of 40 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 18 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 Cancún and Playa del Carmen?

The halfway point between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is Puerto Morelos. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Puerto Morelos to Cancún is 23 mi and driving will take about 26 min. The road between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen has length 19 mi and will take approximately 22 min.

Where is Cancún in relation to Playa del Carmen?

Cancún is located 40 mi north-east of Playa del Carmen.

Cancún has geographic coordinates: latitude 21.16183, longitude -86.82505.

Playa del Carmen has geographic coordinates: latitude 20.62822, longitude -87.07566.

Which highway goes from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The route from Cancún to Playa del Carmen follows MEX 307.

The distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is ranked 534th in the ranking popularity.
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