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Puerto Vallarta → Mazatlán

Driving from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán

Mazatlán lies 315 km (195 mi) north-west of Puerto Vallarta, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 384 km (238 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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Puerto VallartaMazatlán
CountryMexicoMexico
Population224,166381,583
Elevation21 m (69 ft)1 m (3 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan)
Postal codes4290029902–39100

Clocks in Mazatlán are 1 h behind Puerto Vallarta right now, so a 4 h 48 min journey lands only 3 h 48 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán

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Staying in Mazatlán

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Common questions

How far is Mazatlán from Puerto Vallarta?

315 km (195 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Puerto Vallarta; by road roughly 384 km (238 mi).

How long does it take to get from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán by car?

About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán?

Mazatlán is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.