Driving from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta lies 191 km (119 mi) north-west of Manzanillo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 233 km (145 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Manzanillo | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 159,853 | 224,166 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 28236–95593 | 42900 |
Where to book car hire from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta
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Staying in Puerto Vallarta
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Manzanillo?
191 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manzanillo; by road roughly 233 km (145 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta by car?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City 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.