Driving from La Ceiba to Chetumal
Chetumal lies 347 km (216 mi) north-west of La Ceiba, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 423 km (263 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| La Ceiba | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Mexico |
| Population | 222,055 | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
Clocks in Chetumal are 1 h ahead of La Ceiba right now, so a 5 h 17 min journey lands 6 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chetumal
Crossing from Honduras into Mexico: money changes from the Lempira to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from La Ceiba to Chetumal
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Staying in Chetumal
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from La Ceiba?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, north-west of La Ceiba; by road roughly 423 km (263 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Ceiba to Chetumal by car?
About 5 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Ceiba and Chetumal?
Chetumal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Tegucigalpa).
What currency do I need in Chetumal?
The Peso (MXN).
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.