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Cities Near Cuernavaca

Cities near Cuernavaca, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cuautla, Xochimilco, Magdalena Contreras. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cuernavaca, Mexico is Cuautla, about 21 mi (34 km) away — roughly 40 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
Cuautla21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Xochimilco24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Magdalena Contreras28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Xico30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo Atenco31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Huixquilucan31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Iztapalapa32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Taxco de Alarcón36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Cuauhtémoc36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Toluca37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Cuernavaca

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cuautla, Xochimilco, Magdalena Contreras, Xico, San Mateo Atenco. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cuernavaca include Cuautla, Xochimilco, Magdalena Contreras, Xico, San Mateo Atenco. The closest is Cuautla, about 21 miles (34 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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