Day trip from Puerto Plata to La Vega
La Vega lies 66 km (41 mi) south of Puerto Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 66 km (41 mi) apart, La Vega is a realistic day trip from Puerto Plata: about 1 h 4 min each way by road.
| Puerto Plata | La Vega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 146,000 | 102,426 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in La Vega
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Staying in La Vega
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Common questions
How far is La Vega from Puerto Plata?
66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south of Puerto Plata; by road roughly 80 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Plata to La Vega by road?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Plata and La Vega?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo 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.