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Cities Near Port-au-Prince

Cities near Port-au-Prince, HT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Thomazeau, Léogâne, Jacmel. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Port-au-Prince, HT is Thomazeau, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 34 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
Thomazeau18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Léogâne19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Jacmel25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Tigwav35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint-Marc45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Miragoâne50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Gonaïves67 mi / 107 km1 hr 59 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San Juan de la Maguana75 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Santa Cruz de Barahona84 mi / 136 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Okap85 mi / 136 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Port-au-Prince

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Thomazeau, Léogâne, Jacmel, Tigwav, Saint-Marc. 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 Port-au-Prince include Thomazeau, Léogâne, Jacmel, Tigwav, Saint-Marc. The closest is Thomazeau, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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