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Cities Near Punta Cana

Cities near Punta Cana, DO: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Salvaleón de Higüey, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Punta Cana, DO is Salvaleón de Higüey, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 39 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
Salvaleón de Higüey20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
La Romana39 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
San Pedro de Macorís60 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip
Mayagüez87 mi / 140 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Santo Domingo Este95 mi / 154 km2 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Santo Domingo Oeste105 mi / 168 km2 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San Cristóbal112 mi / 180 km2 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ponce123 mi / 198 km2 hr 52 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Baní128 mi / 206 km2 hr 59 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
San Francisco de Macorís131 mi / 210 km3 hr 2 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Punta Cana

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Salvaleón de Higüey, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Mayagüez, Santo Domingo Este. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Punta Cana

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Santo Domingo Oeste, San Cristóbal, Ponce, Baní, San Francisco de Macorís. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

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 Punta Cana include Salvaleón de Higüey, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Mayagüez, Santo Domingo Este. The closest is Salvaleón de Higüey, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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