The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo is 160 miles (258 km), about 3 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 160 mi (258 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-A6D → MEX-134D → MEX-134 → EM 10 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 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 Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-85 (45 mi) and MEX-134D (22 mi) carry about 42% of the 160 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-134, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 19–37 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 37–53 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 53–75 | 22 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134 | 75–78 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 78–86 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| EM 10 | 88–91 | 3 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 91–92 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 92–137 | 45 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 137–145 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 145–155 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 155–160 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Torres de Satélite (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 65), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 79), El Chico National Park (mile 150)
- Museums and history: Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (mile 83), Tenayuca (mile 86), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 91)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88)
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are giant sculptures in Ciudad Satélite, Naucalpan, conceived from 1957 by architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica
Part of the Antonio Haghenbeck Cultural Foundation, the Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica is a museum in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico.
Tenayuca
Tenayuca is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico. In the Postclassic period it was a settlement on the old western shore of Lake Texcoco.
Planetario Luis Enrique Erro
Run by the National Polytechnic Institute, the Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City is a planetarium open to the public and one of the longest-running in Latin America.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 3 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 160 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 160 miles (258 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 Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Valle de Bravo to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-134, EM 10, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Torres de Satélite (sculpture, mile 81, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Hacienda de Santa Mónica (museum, mile 83, 1 mi from the route); Tenayuca (archaeological site, mile 86, 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.