The Wayro route from San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal is 193 miles (311 km), about 4 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 193 mi (311 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-115 → MEX-57D → MEX-120 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.7 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 San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal is like
MEX-57D (64 mi) and MEX-120 (22 mi) carry about 45% of the 193 miles. MEX-57D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-115, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Morelos, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Morelos, State of Mexico |
| MEX-115 | 22–42 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 43–98 | 55 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 98–162 | 64 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 162–163 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 163–185 | 22 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 185–190 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 190–193 | 3 | Querétaro |
- Mile 14 of this route: Morelos → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between San Miguel, Morelos and Bernal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sacromonte National Park (mile 28), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 76), Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (mile 107), Galería Libertad (mile 175)
- Nature and outdoors: Sacromonte National Park (mile 28), Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park (mile 29), Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 63), El Tepeyac National Park (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ecatepec (mile 76), Galería Libertad (mile 175)
Sacromonte National Park
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area in the State of Mexico, established in 1952 and covering roughly 0.44 square kilometers.
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.
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.
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Rising in eastern Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, Cerro de la Estrella is where the Mexica lit the New Fire every 52 years; trails lead up to a pyramid-shaped site museum near the summit and to caves with traces of pre-Hispanic use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 193 miles.
How far is Bernal from San Miguel, Morelos by car?
About 193 miles (311 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 Miguel, Morelos 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 San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 San Miguel, Morelos to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-115, 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 San Miguel, Morelos and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Sacromonte National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 28, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Francisco (convent, mile 107, 0.6 mi from the route); Galería Libertad (art museum, mile 175, 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 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.