Cuajinicuilapa to Bernal is about 482 road miles (776 km): roughly 8 h 60 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 482 mi (776 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 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.
The Cuajinicuilapa–Bernal drive in a few lines
MEX-95D (197 mi) and MEX-200 (117 mi) carry about 65% of the 482 miles. It runs through 6 states: Guerrero, Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-95D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cuajinicuilapa and Bernal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–117 | 117 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 126–180 | 54 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 180–187 | 7 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 187–295 | 108 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 295–303 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 303–338 | 35 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 338–343 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 343–372 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 372–443 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 443–451 | 8 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 451–452 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 452–474 | 22 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 474–478 | 4 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 478–482 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 267 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
- Mile 325 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 352), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 352), Museo del Caracol (mile 356)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 126), Parque de la Bombilla (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Guerrero (mile 183), Cuetlajuchitlán (mile 240), Teopanzolco (mile 297), Museo Experimental El Eco (mile 356), Museo del Caracol (mile 356), Cuautitlán Cathedral (mile 375)
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
Museo Regional de Guerrero
Chilpancingo's former Government Palace, a Neoclassical building from 1902, now houses the INAH regional museum, with Mezcala-culture stone miniatures, Manila galleon and independence-era pieces, and four murals around the central courtyard.
Cuetlajuchitlán
Discovered in 1991 while the Autopista del Sol was being built, Cuetlajuchitlán (Los Querende) preserves plazas, ritual baths, sunken courtyards and pink stone walls with drainage channels from a settlement that peaked between 200 BC and AD 200.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
Parque de la Bombilla
In San Ángel, Parque de la Bombilla holds the monument to Álvaro Obregón, built where the president-elect was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the La Bombilla restaurant.
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Opened in 1953, Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes, with seating for 959 spectators.
Museo Experimental El Eco
Designed by sculptor Mathias Goeritz, who worked closely with architect Luis Barragán, Museo Experimental El Eco is a contemporary art space in central Mexico City.
Museo del Caracol
Set within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the Museo del Caracol is a museum devoted to history.
Cuautitlán Cathedral
Cuautitlán's St. Bonaventure Cathedral (Catedral de San Buenaventura) is a Catholic church that forms part of the convent of the same name in this State of Mexico municipality.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Bernal?
About 8 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cuajinicuilapa to Bernal?
About 482 miles (776 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 Cuajinicuilapa 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 Cuajinicuilapa to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Cuajinicuilapa to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-120 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cuajinicuilapa and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Guerrero (museum, mile 183, 0.6 mi from the route); Cuetlajuchitlán (archaeological site, mile 240, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro de los Insurgentes (theater, mile 352, 0.7 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.