The Wayro route from Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos is 178 miles (286 km), about 3 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 178 mi (286 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-5D → MEX-115 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-5D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 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 Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos is like
MEX-57D (79 mi) and MEX-5D (54 mi) carry about 75% of the 178 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-5D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-115 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 1–80 | 79 | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-5D | 80–134 | 54 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 135–155 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 155–178 | 23 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
- Mile 25 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Pedro Escobedo and San Miguel, Morelos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 70), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 102), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 147)
- Nature and outdoors: El Tepeyac National Park (mile 109), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (mile 123), Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (mile 147), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 149)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 102), Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl (mile 115)
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also called Ecatepec Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of Ecatepec in Mexico, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
El Tepeyac National Park
Decreed in 1937 on reforested slopes of the Sierra de Guadalupe, including Cerro del Tepeyac, this national park was created for rest and recreation, with views toward Mexico City and the old Lake Texcoco plain.
Historic center of Mexico City
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Centro Histórico holds the Metropolitan Cathedral, the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1987.
Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl
Consecrated on November 20, 2000, the Cathedral of Nezahualcóyotl, dedicated to Jesús, Señor de la Misericordia, is the seat of the Diocese of Nezahualcóyotl.
Guerrero Chimalli
Rising 60 meters beside Bordo de Xochiaca Avenue in Chimalhuacán, this steel sculpture by Sebastián depicts an Indigenous warrior holding a shield (chimalli) and a mace.
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
Named for Antonio Flores de Valdés, who inherited the estate in 1642, this former hacienda and mill near Texcoco became a national park in 1937. Visitors walk among its ruins, the San Joaquín church remains and a chapel built on rock.
Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad
Bosque de los Árboles de Navidad in Amecameca, State of Mexico, is a tourist park with a greenhouse, covering about 400 hectares.
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also called Izta-Popo Zoquiapan, protects the land around Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, where the states of México, Puebla and Morelos meet.
When you get to San Miguel, Morelos
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
More drives to San Miguel, Morelos
- Cuernavaca to San Miguel, Morelos
- Zacatelco to San Miguel, Morelos
- Mexico City to San Miguel, Morelos
- Tlaxcala to San Miguel, Morelos
- Chiautempan to San Miguel, Morelos
- Apizaco to San Miguel, Morelos
From Pedro Escobedo to other places in Mexico
- Pedro Escobedo to Ihuatzio
- Pedro Escobedo to Cuanajo
- Pedro Escobedo to Tócuaro
- Pedro Escobedo to Zirahuén
- Pedro Escobedo to Pinos
- Pedro Escobedo to Temacapulín
Continue Your Adventure
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- Pedro Escobedo to Ajijic Road Trip: Where to Stop on the Way
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos?
About 3 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 178 miles.
How far is San Miguel, Morelos from Pedro Escobedo by car?
About 178 miles (286 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 Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos?
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 Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Escobedo to San Miguel, Morelos use?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-5D and MEX-115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pedro Escobedo and San Miguel, Morelos?
Closest to the road: Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 70, 0.6 mi from the route); Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (cathedral, mile 102, 0.7 mi from the route); Bosque de los Arboles de Navidad (park, mile 147, 1 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.