Driving from Guantánamo to Matanzas
Matanzas lies 733 km (456 mi) north-west of Guantánamo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 895 km (556 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Guantánamo | Matanzas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 272,801 | 146,733 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
Where to book car hire from Guantánamo to Matanzas
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Staying in Matanzas
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Common questions
How far is Matanzas from Guantánamo?
733 km (456 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Guantánamo; by road roughly 895 km (556 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guantánamo to Matanzas by car?
About 11 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guantánamo and Matanzas?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.