The Wayro route from Cuernavaca to Poza Rica is 213 miles (342 km), about 4 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 213 mi (342 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-130 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Cuernavaca to Poza Rica is like
MEX-132D (92 mi) and MEX-132 (40 mi) carry about 62% of the 213 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-130 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cuernavaca to Poza Rica, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 12–31 | 19 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 31–37 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 37–43 | 6 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 43–49 | 6 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 49–63 | 14 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 73–113 | 40 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 113–114 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 114–201 | 87 | Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz |
| MEX-130 | 201–210 | 9 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 210–213 | 3 | Veracruz |
- Mile 18 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Cuernavaca and Poza Rica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 35)
- Museums and history: San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco (mile 29), Cuicuilco (mile 35), Frida Kahlo Museum (mile 40), Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (mile 40), Templo Mayor Museum (mile 45), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 120)
- With kids: Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 50)
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Xochimilco's parish church of San Bernardino de Siena and its former monastery were built in the 16th century over a pre-Hispanic temple.
Cuicuilco
In Mexico City's Tlalpan borough, Cuicuilco preserves a pyramid whose construction began a few centuries BCE, during the Late Preclassic period, near the old southern shore of Lake Texcoco.
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.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Known as the Blue House for its cobalt-blue walls, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán is a historic house and art museum devoted to the life and work of the painter.
Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos
Known as MUEFA, the Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aérea Mexicanos presents key moments in the history of Mexico's armed forces.
Templo Mayor Museum
Opened in 1987 in Mexico City's historic center, the Templo Mayor Museum displays finds from research at the Mexica Templo Mayor archaeological zone, in a building by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Jorge Campuzano.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
When you get to Poza Rica
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cuernavaca to Poza Rica?
About 4 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Poza Rica from Cuernavaca by car?
About 213 miles (342 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 Cuernavaca to Poza Rica?
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 Cuernavaca to Poza Rica?
The U.S. State Department rates 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; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cuernavaca to Poza Rica use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-132D, MEX-132 and MEX-130. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cuernavaca and Poza Rica?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ejército y Fuerza Aerea Mexicanos (museum, mile 40, 0.3 mi from the route); Frida Kahlo Museum (art museum, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (zoo, mile 50, 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 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.