Cuajinicuilapa to Pinal de Amoles is about 534 road miles (859 km): roughly 10 h 30 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 → QRO 100 |
| 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 21.4 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.
Driving Cuajinicuilapa to Pinal de Amoles: the shape of the trip
MEX-95D (197 mi) and MEX-200 (117 mi) carry about 59% of the 534 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.
Cuajinicuilapa to Pinal de Amoles: the road sequence
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 478–481 | 3 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 481–487 | 6 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 487–492 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 492–505 | 13 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 505–533 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 533–534 | 1 | 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 Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 346), Six Flags México (mile 347), Teatro de los Insurgentes (mile 352), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 353)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 126), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (mile 341), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 346)
- Museums and history: Chilpancingo Cathedral (mile 183), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 295), Mexico City Metro Museum (mile 353), Museo Universitario del Chopo (mile 356)
- With kids: Six Flags México (mile 347)
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.
Chilpancingo Cathedral
Chilpancingo's neoclassical cathedral of the Assumption hosted the Congress of Anáhuac in 1813, a key moment of the independence movement whose work led to the Apatzingán Constitution, with its ideas of popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
In southern Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan was declared a national park on September 28, 1936, on land once called the Barranca de los Manantiales.
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología
Run by UNAM's Institute of Biology, this botanical garden in Mexico City belongs to the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens and works on plant conservation.
Six Flags México
Six Flags México is an amusement park operated by Six Flags on the southern edge of Mexico City, in the forested Tlalpan borough.
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.
Mexico City Metro Museum
Mexico City's Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is located inside Mixcoac station on Line 12 of the city's subway system.
Museo Universitario del Chopo
In the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood, the Museo Universitario del Chopo is the National Autonomous University's venue for contemporary art collections.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuajinicuilapa to Pinal de Amoles?
About 10 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Cuajinicuilapa by car?
About 534 miles (859 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
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.
Which highways go from Cuajinicuilapa to Pinal de Amoles?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-95, Periférico, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-120, QRO 5 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cuajinicuilapa and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Chilpancingo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 183, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 346, 0.6 mi from the route); Mexico City Metro Museum (museum, mile 353, 0.3 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.