Distance from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Cancún0 mCancún is the most populous city in the state of Quintana Roo, located in southeast Mexico, on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is a significant tourist destination in Mexico and the seat of the munici…
Playa del Carmen0 mPlaya del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
It is 65 km in a straight line from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
A direct flight takes about 50 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
Around 1 h 5 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.