The Wayro route from Atlatlahucan to Bernal is 185 miles (298 km), about 3 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 185 mi (298 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-115D → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-115D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Atlatlahucan to Bernal is like
MEX-57D (65 mi) and MEX-120 (22 mi) carry about 47% of the 185 miles. MEX-115D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Atlatlahucan to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 1–4 | 3 | Morelos |
| MEX-115D | 4–19 | 15 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 19–34 | 15 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 35–89 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 89–154 | 65 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 155–177 | 22 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 177–181 | 4 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 181–185 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 12 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 145 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Atlatlahucan and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 47), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 99), Galería Libertad (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 20), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 21), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (mile 47), Luis Barragán House and Studio (mile 58), Teotihuacan (mile 68), Galería Libertad (mile 167)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario
The museum at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario opened in 2011 with a permanent exhibit, Encuentro con Nuestras Raíces, a hall of art from the State of Mexico and three temporary galleries.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán built his own house and studio in Mexico City in 1948, blending modern design with Mexican vernacular touches. The concrete house and its private garden joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
The Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco is a church and former convent located in the city of Tepeji del Río, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlatlahucan to Bernal?
About 3 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 185 miles.
How far is Bernal from Atlatlahucan by car?
About 185 miles (298 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Atlatlahucan to Bernal?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Atlatlahucan to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Atlatlahucan to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-115, MEX-115D, MEX-57D, MEX-120 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlatlahucan and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 20, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (museum, mile 47, 0.3 mi from the route); Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 167, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway mile markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.