Day trip from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen lies 65 km (41 mi) south of Cancún, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 65 km (41 mi) apart, Playa del Carmen is a realistic day trip from Cancún: about 1 h 4 min each way by road.
Open Playa del Carmen in Google Maps
| Cancún | Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 888,797 | 149,923 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 77710 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Playa del Carmen
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Playa del Carmen
Live rooms and prices for Playa del Carmen are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Playa del Carmen
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Playa del Carmen from Cancún?
65 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south of Cancún; by road roughly 80 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen by road?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Playa del Carmen?
No, both are on America/Cancun at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.