Day trip from Mérida to Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen lies 267 km (166 mi) east of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Playa del Carmen is a realistic day trip from Mérida: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
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| Mérida | Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 149,923 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 77710 |
Clocks in Playa del Carmen are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 4 h 21 min journey lands 5 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Playa del Carmen from Mérida?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida; by road roughly 326 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Playa del Carmen by road?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Merida).
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.