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Cities Near Cárdenas

Cities near Cárdenas, CU: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Matanzas, Colón, Jagüey Grande. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cárdenas, CU is Matanzas, about 24 mi (38 km) away — roughly 46 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Matanzas24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Colón29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Jagüey Grande36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Corralillo40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Güines54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
San José de las Lajas60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Alamar69 mi / 111 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sagua la Grande74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Arroyo Naranjo74 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cienfuegos78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Cárdenas

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Matanzas, Colón, Jagüey Grande, Corralillo, Güines. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cárdenas include Matanzas, Colón, Jagüey Grande, Corralillo, Güines. The closest is Matanzas, about 24 miles (38 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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