Driving from Tijuana to Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras lies 1,631 km (1,013 mi) east of Tijuana, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,990 km (1,236 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tijuana | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.9 million | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 20956–95226 |
Clocks in Piedras Negras are 2 h ahead of Tijuana right now, so a 24 h 52 min journey lands 26 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Tijuana?
1,631 km (1,013 mi) in a straight line, east of Tijuana; by road roughly 1,990 km (1,236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Piedras Negras by car?
About 24 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Piedras Negras?
Piedras Negras is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Tijuana).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.