10 Cities Near Havana + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Havana, CU, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including San José de las Lajas, Güira de Melena, Artemisa.
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.