Driving from Oaxaca to Veracruz
Veracruz lies 244 km (151 mi) north of Oaxaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 297 km (185 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Oaxaca | Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 255,029 | 428,323 |
| Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21700–94916 | 22117–96673 |
Where to book car hire from Oaxaca to Veracruz
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Staying in Veracruz
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz. Of the 179 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (84), and 7 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 53,666 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Veracruz
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Common questions
How far is Veracruz from Oaxaca?
244 km (151 mi) in a straight line, north of Oaxaca; by road roughly 297 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oaxaca to Veracruz by car?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oaxaca and Veracruz?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Veracruz?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz, bookable on this site.
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 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.