Day trip from Port-de-Paix to Dessalines
Dessalines lies 82 km (51 mi) south-east of Port-de-Paix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 82 km (51 mi) apart, Dessalines is a realistic day trip from Port-de-Paix: about 1 h 20 min each way by road.
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| Port-de-Paix | Dessalines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Haiti | Haiti |
| Population | 306,217 | 181,903 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) |
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Common questions
How far is Dessalines from Port-de-Paix?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Port-de-Paix; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Port-de-Paix to Dessalines 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 Port-de-Paix and Dessalines?
No, both are on America/Port-au-Prince 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.