Day trip from Havana to Matanzas
Matanzas lies 82 km (51 mi) east of Havana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 82 km (51 mi) apart, Matanzas is a realistic day trip from Havana: about 1 h 20 min each way by road.
| Havana | Matanzas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 2.2 million | 146,733 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Matanzas
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Staying in Matanzas
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Common questions
How far is Matanzas from Havana?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, east of Havana; by road roughly 101 km (63 mi).
How long does it take to get from Havana to Matanzas by road?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Havana and Matanzas?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
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.