Day trip from San Francisco de Macorís to Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata lies 72 km (45 mi) north-west of San Francisco de Macorís, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Puerto Plata is a realistic day trip from San Francisco de Macorís: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
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| San Francisco de Macorís | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 124,763 | 146,000 |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Plata from San Francisco de Macorís?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Francisco de Macorís; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco de Macorís to Puerto Plata by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco de Macorís and Puerto Plata?
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.