Driving from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana
Punta Cana lies 275 km (171 mi) south-east of Puerto Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 336 km (209 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puerto Plata | Punta Cana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 146,000 | 100,023 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
Where to book car hire from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana
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Staying in Punta Cana
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Common questions
How far is Punta Cana from Puerto Plata?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Plata; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana by car?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Plata and Punta Cana?
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.