The Wayro route from Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo is 162 miles (261 km), about 3 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo is like
MEX-150D (56 mi) and MEX-134D (21 mi) carry about 48% of the 162 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D, MEX-A7D are toll highways (cuota). It runs through 4 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 7–63 | 56 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–69 | 6 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 69–70 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 70–77 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 78–81 | 3 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 81–82 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 82–88 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 88–109 | 21 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 109–125 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 125–144 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 144–162 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 5 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 34 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 67 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Stops between Zacatelco and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Los Pinos (mile 78), Los Remedios National Park (mile 85)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de la Estrella National Park (mile 68), Parque Naucalli (mile 83), Los Remedios National Park (mile 85), Bosencheve National Park (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 11), Borda House, Mexico City (mile 73), Los Pinos (mile 78)
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
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.
Borda House, Mexico City
The Borda House on Madero Street in Mexico City's historic center first belonged to Frenchman José de la Borda, one of New Spain's richest men in the 18th century, and stands out for its sculpted stone details on the ground floor.
Los Pinos
In Chapultepec Forest, Los Pinos served as the official residence and office of Mexico's presidents from 1934 to 2018.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Parque Naucalli
Parque Naucalli is a park just outside Mexico City, in the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez, where planning for the park began in 1975.
Los Remedios National Park
Los Remedios National Park, created by federal decree in 1938, covers about 400 hectares on the far western side of Naucalpan, just northwest of Mexico City.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo?
About 3 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Zacatelco by car?
About 162 miles (261 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 Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo?
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 Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Zacatelco to Valle de Bravo use?
In order: MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zacatelco and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Los Pinos (museum, mile 78, 0.3 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 78, 2 mi from the route); Los Remedios National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 85, 0.8 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.