10 Cities Near Santo Domingo + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Santo Domingo, DO, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Baní, San Pedro de Macorís, Bonao.
The closest notable city to Santo Domingo, DO is Baní, about 32 mi (51 km) away — roughly 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baní | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Pedro de Macorís | 38 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bonao | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Azua | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| La Romana | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Francisco de Macorís | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Concepción de La Vega | 67 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Santo Domingo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Baní, San Pedro de Macorís, Bonao, Azua, La Romana. 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 Santo Domingo include Baní, San Pedro de Macorís, Bonao, Azua, La Romana. The closest is Baní, about 32 miles (51 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.