The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Otumba is 123 miles (198 km), about 2 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-A6D → MEX-134D → MEX-134 → EM 10 → EM 12 → MEX-132D → MEX-132 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 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 Otumba is like
MEX-134D (22 mi) and MEX-A7D (18 mi) carry about 33% of the 123 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-134, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Otumba, 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 | 88–93 | 5 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 12 | 94–101 | 7 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 101–107 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132D | 107–112 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 112–120 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 120–123 | 3 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 92 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Otumba
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18), Desierto de los Leones National Park (mile 65), Lomas de Padierna National Park (mile 73), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 79)
- Museums and history: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88), Museo de los Ferrocarrileros (mile 91), Catedral de Teotihuacán (mile 114)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88), Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón (mile 93)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museo de los Ferrocarrileros
In the former La Villa train station in northern Mexico City, this museum opened in 2006 and tells the story of Mexico's railroads and the railroad workers' social movements.
Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón
Opened on November 20, 1964, near the San Juan de Aragón forest in Mexico City, this zoo was designed with a radial layout of semicircular exhibits that let visitors see animals from any angle.
Catedral de Teotihuacán
In Teotihuacán de Arista, the town at the heart of the municipality, the Cathedral Sanctuary of the Divine Redeemer serves as the seat of the Diocese of Teotihuacán.
Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan
The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian city in central Mexico that rose around the 1st or 2nd century BC and was occupied into the 600s or 700s.
When you get to Otumba
Pyramid of the Sun
Rising along the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, the Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, believed to date to about AD 200.
Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba
The Museo del Ferrocarril en Otumba is a museum in the town of Otumba de Gómez Farías devoted, as its name says, to the railroad.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Otumba?
About 2 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
How far is Otumba from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 123 miles (198 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 Otumba?
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 Otumba?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Valle de Bravo to Otumba use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-134, EM 10, EM 12, MEX-132D and MEX-132. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Otumba?
Closest to the road: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (science museum, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Teotihuacán (catholic cathedral, mile 114, 2 mi from the route); Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan (step pyramid, mile 116, 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.