Day trip from Dessalines to Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien lies 65 km (40 mi) north-east of Dessalines, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 65 km (40 mi) apart, Cap-Haïtien is a realistic day trip from Dessalines: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
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| Dessalines | Cap-Haïtien | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Haiti | Haiti |
| Population | 181,903 | 134,815 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) |
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Common questions
How far is Cap-Haïtien from Dessalines?
65 km (40 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dessalines; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dessalines to Cap-Haïtien by road?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dessalines and Cap-Haïtien?
No, both are on America/Port-au-Prince at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.