Driving from Phoenix to Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros lies 1,638 km (1,018 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 1,998 km (1,241 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Heroica Matamoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 510,739 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
Clocks in Heroica Matamoros are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 22 h 12 min journey lands 24 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Heroica Matamoros
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Heroica Matamoros
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Common questions
How far is Heroica Matamoros from Phoenix?
1,638 km (1,018 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,998 km (1,241 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Heroica Matamoros by car?
About 22 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Heroica Matamoros?
Heroica Matamoros is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Heroica Matamoros?
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.