Day trip from Matanzas to Havana
Havana lies 82 km (51 mi) west of Matanzas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 82 km (51 mi) apart, Havana is a realistic day trip from Matanzas: about 1 h 20 min each way by road.
| Matanzas | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Population | 146,733 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
What to see in Havana
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: El Templete.
Where to book tours and tickets in Havana
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Staying in Havana
Live rooms and prices for Havana are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Havana
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Common questions
How far is Havana from Matanzas?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, west of Matanzas; by road roughly 101 km (63 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matanzas to Havana 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 Matanzas and Havana?
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.