Cities Near Havana
Cities near Havana, CU: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San José de las Lajas, Güira de Melena, Artemisa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Havana, CU is San José de las Lajas, about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 37 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José de las Lajas | 19 mi / 30 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Güira de Melena | 25 mi / 40 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Artemisa | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Matanzas | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Cristobal | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cárdenas | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Consolación del Sur | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jagüey Grande | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pinar del Río | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Colón | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Havana
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San José de las Lajas, Güira de Melena, Artemisa, Matanzas, San Cristobal. 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 Havana include San José de las Lajas, Güira de Melena, Artemisa, Matanzas, San Cristobal. The closest is San José de las Lajas, about 19 miles (30 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Havana
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San José de las Lajas
- → Best time to visit Güira de Melena
- → Best time to visit Artemisa
- → Best time to visit Matanzas
- → Best time to visit San Cristobal
- → Best time to visit Cárdenas
- → Best time to visit Consolación del Sur
- → Best time to visit Jagüey Grande
- → Best time to visit Pinar del Río
- → Best time to visit Colón