Driving from Puebla to Masaya
Masaya lies 1,516 km (942 mi) south-east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,850 km (1,150 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Puebla | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Population | 1.7 million | 130,113 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
What changes when you arrive in Masaya
Crossing from Mexico into Nicaragua: money changes from the Peso to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book car hire from Puebla to Masaya
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Staying in Masaya
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Common questions
How far is Masaya from Puebla?
1,516 km (942 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,850 km (1,150 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Masaya by car?
About 23 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Masaya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Masaya?
The Cordoba (NIO).
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.