Driving from Playa del Carmen to Belmopan
Belmopan lies 415 km (258 mi) south-west of Playa del Carmen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 506 km (314 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Playa del Carmen | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Belize |
| Population | 149,923 | 13,381 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Belize) |
Clocks in Belmopan are 1 h behind Playa del Carmen right now, so a 6 h 20 min journey lands only 5 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belmopan
Crossing from Mexico into Belize: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (BZD); sockets are BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +501; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743491 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Playa del Carmen to Belmopan
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Staying in Belmopan
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Common questions
How far is Belmopan from Playa del Carmen?
415 km (258 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Playa del Carmen; by road roughly 506 km (314 mi).
How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Belmopan by car?
About 6 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Playa del Carmen and Belmopan?
Belmopan is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Belize against America/Cancun).
What currency do I need in Belmopan?
The Dollar (BZD).
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.