Distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen
The distance from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 68 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 49 minutes and goes through Alfredo V. Bonfil, Puerto Morelos, Lagos del Sol and Central de Abasto.
Shortest distance by air | 65 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 68 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 49 min |
Fuel amount | 5.4 L |
Fuel cost | 9.6 AUD |
Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Cancún | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
MEX 307 14 km, 11 min
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Central de Abasto | 14 km | 11 min | 1.1 L | |
MEX 307 23 km, 15 min
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Puerto Morelos | 37 km | 26 min | 2.6 L | |
MEX 307 31 km, 22 min
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Playa del Carmen | 68 km | 49 min | 4.5 L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
Fuel cost: 9.6 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 68 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.76 AUD / L)
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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.
- 33 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 22 min
- 30 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 22 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 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 68 km 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 65 km.
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 65 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
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 65 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 18 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
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 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Puerto Morelos to Cancún is 37 km and driving will take about 26 min. The road between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen has length 31 km and will take approximately 22 min.
Where is Cancún in relation to Playa del Carmen?
Cancún is located 65 km 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.