Day trip from Brownsville to Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo lies 266 km (165 mi) north-west of Brownsville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 266 km (165 mi) apart, Nuevo Laredo is a realistic day trip from Brownsville: about 4 h 20 min each way by road.
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| Brownsville | Nuevo Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 186,738 | 416,055 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Postal codes | 78520–78526 | 55080–66459 |
What changes when you arrive in Nuevo Laredo
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Nuevo Laredo
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Staying in Nuevo Laredo
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Nuevo Laredo. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,428 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nuevo Laredo from Brownsville?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brownsville; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to Nuevo Laredo by road?
About 4 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brownsville and Nuevo Laredo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nuevo Laredo?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Nuevo Laredo?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Nuevo Laredo, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.