The Wayro route from Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo is 183 miles (295 km), about 3 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 183 mi (295 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-85D → EM 10 → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.3 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 Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-132D (41 mi) and MEX-132 (41 mi) carry about 45% of the 183 miles. MEX-132D, MEX-85D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-132D | 3–32 | 29 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 32–73 | 41 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 73–85 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-85D | 85–92 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| EM 10 | 92–96 | 4 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Mexico City |
| local roads | 97–109 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 109–130 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 130–146 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 146–164 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 164–183 | 19 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 7 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 54 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 97 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Huauchinango and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 24), Torres de Satélite (mile 102)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Huapalcalco (mile 24), Santa Cecilia Acatitlan (mile 97), Xólotl Museum (mile 97), Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (mile 101), Museo Soumaya (mile 104)
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Pyramid of the Moon
In the western part of ancient Teotihuacan, in present-day San Martín de las Pirámides, the Pyramid of the Moon mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain just north of the site.
Santa Cecilia Acatitlan
Santa Cecilia Acatitlan is an early Aztec archaeological zone in Tlalnepantla de Baz, about 10 km northwest of Mexico City, once on the shore of Lake Texcoco.
Xólotl Museum
Run by INAH at the Tenayuca archaeological zone in Tlalnepantla, the Xólotl Museum traces the history of Tenayuca, an early Chichimec settlement in the Basin of Mexico.
Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica
Part of the Antonio Haghenbeck Cultural Foundation, the Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica is a museum in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya is a private, nonprofit art museum in Mexico City with two buildings, Plaza Loreto and Plaza Carso. Its collection spans pre-Hispanic sculpture, Mexican art and European masters such as Rodin, Dalí and Tintoretto.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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From Huauchinango to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 183 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Huauchinango by car?
About 183 miles (295 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 Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo?
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 Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huauchinango to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-85D, EM 10, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Huauchinango and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.4 mi from the route); Xólotl Museum (archaeological museum, mile 97, 1 mi from the route); Torres de Satélite (sculpture, mile 102, 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.