Driving from Holguín to Matanzas
Matanzas lies 599 km (372 mi) north-west of Holguín, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 730 km (454 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Holguín | Matanzas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 319,102 | 146,733 |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
Where to book car hire from Holguín to Matanzas
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Staying in Matanzas
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Common questions
How far is Matanzas from Holguín?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Holguín; by road roughly 730 km (454 mi).
How long does it take to get from Holguín to Matanzas by car?
About 9 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Holguín and Matanzas?
No, both are on America/Havana at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.