Day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Chetumal lies 267 km (166 mi) south-west of Playa del Carmen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Chetumal is a realistic day trip from Playa del Carmen: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
| Playa del Carmen | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 149,923 | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chetumal
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Staying in Chetumal
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Playa del Carmen?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Playa del Carmen; by road roughly 326 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal 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 Playa del Carmen and Chetumal?
No, both are on America/Cancun 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 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.