Driving from Mérida to Escuintla
Escuintla lies 751 km (467 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 917 km (570 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Escuintla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 156,313 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 349 m (1,145 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 05001 |
What changes when you arrive in Escuintla
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Escuintla
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Staying in Escuintla
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Common questions
How far is Escuintla from Mérida?
751 km (467 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 917 km (570 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Escuintla by car?
About 11 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Escuintla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Escuintla?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.