Day trip from La Romana to Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata lies 237 km (147 mi) north-west of La Romana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Puerto Plata is a realistic day trip from La Romana: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
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| La Romana | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 208,437 | 146,000 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
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Staying in Puerto Plata
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Plata from La Romana?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-west of La Romana; by road roughly 289 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Romana to Puerto Plata by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Romana and Puerto Plata?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo 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.