The Wayro route from Orizaba to Metepec is 205 miles (330 km), about 3 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → Viaducto → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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 Orizaba to Metepec is like
MEX-150D (156 mi) and MEX-15D (19 mi) carry about 85% of the 205 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Orizaba to Metepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–159 | 156 | Veracruz, Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 159–165 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 165–172 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 172–177 | 5 | Mexico City |
| MEX-15D | 177–196 | 19 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15 | 196–202 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 202–205 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 23 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Orizaba and Metepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 9), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 162), Los Pinos (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 9), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 179), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Fort Guadalupe (mile 91), Museo Cabeza de Juárez (mile 162), Museo Nacional de las Culturas (mile 168), Museo Nacional de Historia (mile 172), Los Pinos (mile 173)
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Museo Cabeza de Juárez
A colossal head of Benito Juárez, the 26th president of Mexico, crowns this museum and monument in Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough.
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
Housed in a colonial-era building that once served as the mint, the Museo Nacional de las Culturas in Mexico City explores the world's cultures, past and present.
Museo Nacional de Historia
Inside Chapultepec Castle in Chapultepec Park, the National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) covers Mexico's past as one of the country's national museums.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Lomas de Padierna National Park
Lomas de Padierna National Park lies in the Cerro del Judío ecological reserve in La Magdalena Contreras, on the southwest side of Mexico City.
Desierto de los Leones National Park
Declared a national park in 1917, this fir, ash and oak forest in Mexico City's Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs surrounds a former Carmelite monastery. Locals come to hike, run and cycle, and more than 100 bird species live here.
When you get to Metepec
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
Museum José María Velasco
In Toluca's historic center, the Museo José María Velasco shares the work of 19th-century Mexican painter José María Velasco, with Plaza de los Mártires to the south and the Government Palace to the east.
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez
In Toluca's historic center, a building from the late 18th and early 19th centuries holds about 225 watercolors, oils and drawings tracing the work of painter Felipe Santiago Gutiérrez. It opened in December 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Orizaba to Metepec?
About 3 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
How far is Metepec from Orizaba by car?
About 205 miles (330 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 Orizaba to Metepec?
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 Orizaba to Metepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Orizaba to Metepec use?
In order: MEX-150D, Viaducto, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Orizaba and Metepec?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Cabeza de Juárez (museum, mile 162, 0.3 mi from the route); Los Pinos (museum, mile 173, 0.8 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.