The Wayro route from San Francisco to Maruata is 304 miles (490 km), about 6 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 304 mi (490 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
How the San Francisco to Maruata drive plays out
MEX-200 (275 mi) and MEX-200D (28 mi) carry about 100% of the 304 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Francisco to Maruata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–204 | 203 | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-200D | 204–232 | 28 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 232–304 | 72 | Colima, Michoacán |
- Mile 22 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Francisco and Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Rosita Beach (mile 31), Vallarta Botanical Garden (mile 47), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 221)
- Nature and outdoors: Costalegre (mile 27), Rosita Beach (mile 31), Vallarta Botanical Garden (mile 47), Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 221)
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Rosita Beach
Next to the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Centro, Rosita Beach shares its name with one of the city's long-standing hotels.
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve
On the Pacific coast of Jalisco in La Huerta municipality, the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve was founded in 1993 and covers about 131 square kilometers.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Maruata?
About 6 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Francisco to Maruata?
About 304 miles (490 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 San Francisco to Maruata?
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 San Francisco to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Francisco to Maruata use?
In order: MEX-200 and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Francisco and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Rosita Beach (beach, mile 31, 0.1 mi from the route); Vallarta Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 47, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 221, 0.4 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.