The Wayro route from Oaxtepec to Bernal is 190 miles (306 km), about 4 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 190 mi (306 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160D → MEX-95D → Periférico → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Mexico City (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 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 Oaxtepec to Bernal is like
MEX-57 (71 mi) and MEX-95D (29 mi) carry about 53% of the 190 miles. MEX-160D, MEX-95D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-57, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Morelos, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxtepec to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 1–17 | 16 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 17–46 | 29 | Morelos, Mexico City |
| local roads | 46–51 | 5 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 51–80 | 29 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57 | 80–151 | 71 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 151–159 | 8 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 159–160 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 160–183 | 23 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 183–186 | 3 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 186–190 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 33 of this route: Morelos → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 98 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 150 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Oaxtepec and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 54), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 54), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 62), Colección Jumex (mile 66), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Tlalpan (mile 54), Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (mile 54)
- Museums and history: Museo Dolores Olmedo (mile 47), Copilco (mile 58), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes (mile 58), Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros (mile 62), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City (mile 64), Colección Jumex (mile 66)
Museo Dolores Olmedo
In Xochimilco, the Museo Dolores Olmedo is an art museum built around the collection of Mexican businesswoman Dolores Olmedo.
Bosque de Tlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan is a protected urban forest of about 253 hectares in southern Mexico City, near the Periférico Sur and Avenida Insurgentes Sur.
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.
Copilco
Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center southwest of Mexico City, located about four kilometers north of Cuicuilco.
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes
MUCA, the Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes, is a university venue that promotes multidisciplinary exhibitions and also offers academic and outreach activities.
Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Designed and decorated by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1960s, the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros stands by the World Trade Center in Mexico City and holds his huge mural La Marcha de la Humanidad.
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City
In Chapultepec Park, the Museo Rufino Tamayo shows modern and contemporary art, including works from painter Rufino Tamayo's own collection, in a building by Teodoro González de León and Abraham Zabludovsky.
Colección Jumex
Colección Jumex, a private contemporary art collection owned by Eugenio López Alonso, is shown at Museo Jumex in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood.
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.
More drives to Bernal
- Celaya to Bernal
- Salamanca to Bernal
- Irapuato to Bernal
- Guanajuato to Bernal
- Pénjamo to Bernal
- León to Bernal
From Oaxtepec to other places in Mexico
- Oaxtepec to Tonatico
- Oaxtepec to Omitlán
- Oaxtepec to El Oro
- Oaxtepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo
- Oaxtepec to Metztitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to Bernal?
About 4 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Bernal from Oaxtepec by car?
About 190 miles (306 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 Oaxtepec 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 Oaxtepec to Bernal?
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; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Oaxtepec to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-160D, MEX-95D, Periférico, MEX-57, 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 Oaxtepec and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Bosque de Tlalpan (park, mile 54, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología (botanical garden, mile 54, 0.7 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 104, 0.5 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.